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Outbound fromRetford to Wrexham by train
It takes an average of 5h 58m to travel from Retford to Wrexham by train, over a distance of around 87 miles (140 km). There are normally 13 trains per day travelling from Retford to Wrexham and tickets for this journey start from £45.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 07:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:18 | |
| Departure station | Retford | |
| Arrival station | Wrexham | |
| Journey time | From 3h 19m | |
| Distance | 87 miles (140 km) | |
| Frequency | 13 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £45.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
Take the train from Retford to Wrexham in 3 hours 19 minutes
If you want to travel from Retford to Wrexham by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Retford to Wrexham by train to take around 5 hours 58 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 3 hours 19 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 13 trains per day running on this route, which spans 87 miles (140 km). You'll have to make 3 changes along the way on your journey to Wrexham. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Retford to Wrexham start from £45.60 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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