Explore Retford to Manchester by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Retford to Manchester aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Train cost for travel between Retford and Manchester

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is €57.24, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 4 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Retford to Manchester departure frequency and train timetable

With 56 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 10 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:13 and the last one is at 23:19. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 06:14, with the last one at 23:34.

How long is the train journey from Retford to Manchester?

This journey covers a total of 88 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 1 hour and 42 minutes.

When do tickets between Retford and Manchester go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Retford and Manchester 4 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Additional information on train travel from Retford to Manchester

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Manchester city guide to start planning your getaway.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Retford to Manchester by train?

The train route from Retford to Manchester covers 88 kilometres.

How much does the train from Retford to Manchester cost?

The lowest fare on this route is €57.24. If booked 30 days in advance, tickets are priced around . When booked 7 days before travel, expect to pay around .

When are tickets available for booking for travel from Retford to Manchester by train?

You can purchase tickets for this journey 4 and a half months ahead of the travel date.

How long does the train take from Retford to Manchester?

The fastest journey takes 1 hour and 42 minutes.