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Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Retford

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23

train journeys
per day

244

miles (393 kms)

5hrs 49 mins

fastest journey

04:54 / 05:04

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Plymouth (PLY) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Retford is approximately 244 miles (393 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 17 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Retford.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Plymouth to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 49 mins.

Journeys from Plymouth to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:54
    6 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:24
    5 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    11:21
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:20
    6 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:21
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:55
    5 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:27
    5 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    13:16
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:27
    5 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    14:18
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:35
    6 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:15
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:27
    5 hrs 50 mins 1 change
    15:17
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:27
    5 hrs 49 mins 1 change
    16:16
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:15
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:27
    5 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    17:19
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:15
    5 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:27
    5 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    18:18
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:27
    5 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    19:23
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:15
    5 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:27
    5 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    20:18
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:27
    6 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    21:30
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:15
    5 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:27
    6 hrs 1 change
    22:27
    Plymouth
    Retford
    Plymouth to Retford

About Plymouth Station

Station name Plymouth (PLY)
Address Plymouth station, North Road, Plymouth, Devon, PL4 6AB
Managed by GW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:25 - 20:00
Saturday 06:25 - 19:00
Sunday 08:00 - 19:00
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 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 Plymouth and Retford

The travel time between Plymouth and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 49 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Plymouth 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 04:54, and the last train of the day leaves at 05:04.

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

London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, GWR, Northern Rail, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Plymouth and Retford.

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