Taking the train from Poole to Retford in 6 hours 9 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Poole to Retford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 6 hours 12 minutes to travel the 185 miles (297 km) from Poole to Retford by train, although you can get there in as little as 6 hours 9 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 3 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 3 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with South Western Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Poole to Retford in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Retford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Poole to Retford
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Poole to Retford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
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