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Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Retford

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23

train journeys
per day

54

miles (88 kms)

2hrs 10 mins

fastest journey

00:38 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Manchester Airport and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Manchester Airport to Retford is approximately 54 miles (88 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 53 mins.

Northern Rail, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Airport and Retford.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Manchester Airport to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 10 mins.

Journeys from Manchester Airport to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    00:38
    5 hrs 11 mins 1 change
    05:49
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:07
    2 hrs 43 mins 1 change
    06:50
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:43
    2 hrs 35 mins 1 change
    08:18
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    08:18
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:50
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:50
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:17
    2 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:50
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:50
    2 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    12:21
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:50
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    13:16
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:50
    2 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    14:18
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:50
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    15:17
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:50
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:50
    2 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    17:19
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:50
    2 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:50
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    19:23
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:50
    2 hrs 27 mins 2 changes
    20:17
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    18:50
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:17
    2 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    21:32
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:50
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    22:27
    Manchester Airport
    Retford
    Manchester Airport to Retford

About Manchester Airport Station

Station name Manchester Airport (MIA)
Address Manchester Airport station, Malaga Avenue, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M90 3RR
Managed by TP

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to 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 Available
WiFi Available
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 Manchester Airport and Retford

The travel time between Manchester Airport and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 53 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 10 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Manchester Airport and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:38, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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Amenities on trains between Manchester Airport 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 Manchester Airport & Retford. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Manchester Airport and Retford.

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