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Trains from Watford Junction to Retford

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19

train journeys
per day

116

miles (187 kms)

2hrs 19 mins

fastest journey

04:15 / 00:12

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Watford Junction to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Watford Junction and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Watford Junction to Retford is approximately 116 miles (187 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 56 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First Hull Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Retford.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Watford Junction to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 19 mins.

Journeys from Watford Junction to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:15
    3 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:01
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:15
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    08:51
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:31
    3 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:07
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:46
    2 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:02
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:45
    2 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:02
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:45
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:02
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:45
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:34
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:45
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:34
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:42
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:33
    2 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:33
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:51
    7 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Watford Junction
    Retford
    Watford Junction to Retford

About Watford Junction Station

Station name Watford Junction (WFJ)
Address Watford Junction station, Station Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 1EU
Managed by LN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 23:00
Saturday 05:30 - 23:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Watford Junction and Retford

The travel time between Watford Junction and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 56 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 19 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Watford Junction and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:15, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:12.

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Amenities on trains between Watford Junction and Retford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Watford Junction & Retford. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, West Midlands Trains, Northern Rail, First Hull Trains, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry are the main train operating companies running services between Watford Junction and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Watford Junction and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.