Skip to contentTrainline homepage
RailcardsBusiness

No tickets in your basket.

Why not plan a trip?

My Bookings
Loading...
Loading...

Trains from Coventry to Retford

Booking.com

ExternalLinkExternalLink

Open Booking.com in a new tab with places to stay on your trip

Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry

Compare prices from over 270 rail and coach companies in Europe

Icon of trainline-phone-tickets.svg

Buy your tickets with us and easily find them on your phone

Icon of trainline-safe-payments.svg

Safely pay with PayPal, Visa and all international payment cards

Looking for the cheapest date to travel?

Within 7 days

Outbound from

Within 1 month

Outbound from

Within 3 months

Outbound from
Low prices found by our customers
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
5678910Today12 Oct131415161718192021222324252627282930311 Nov
Each fare is the lowest adult economy ticket fare found by our customers on Trainline. Fares booked further in advance than the dates displayed may be cheaper. Prices are updated daily, subject to change and indicative of price last update. Limited availability. Discount cards and coach journeys excluded, prices exclusive of booking fee.
  1. Home
  2. Train times
  3. Coventry to Retford

Trains to Retford from Coventry

It takes an average of 4h 36m to travel from Coventry to Retford by train, over a distance of around 67 miles (109 km). There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Coventry to Retford and tickets for this journey start from £31.40 when you book in advance.

First train

05:15

Last train

01:15

Departure stationCoventry
Arrival stationRetford
Journey time

From 2h 31m

Distance

67 miles (109 km)

Frequency

24 trains per day

Changes

1 change

Price

From £31.40

Train operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway

What are the train times from Coventry to Retford?

Check out the next trains departing from Coventry to Retford for Tuesday 13th October 2026 using our handy timetable below, including platform and live travel information. You can view the full day timetable or search for a different date here.
DepartsArrivesDuration
11:3614:162h 40m, 2 changes
11:5615:063h 10m, 4 changes
12:1015:123h 2m, 2 changes
12:4515:202h 35m, 2 changes
13:4516:162h 31m, 2 changes
13:4516:172h 32m, 2 changes
13:5617:063h 10m, 4 changes
14:1017:113h 1m, 2 changes
14:3017:162h 46m, 2 changes
14:3617:373h 1m, 3 changes

Travelling from Coventry to Retford by train

If you're planning to travel from Coventry to Retford, we're here to help!

On average, the train journey from Coventry to Retford takes around 4 hours 36 minutes. There are normally 24 trains per day travelling from Coventry to Retford.

You'll have to make 1 change on your journey to Retford, as there are no direct trains.

Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway and CrossCountry trains run on this route.

Ticket prices start from £31.40 on this route. Save money on your train tickets by booking in advance.

Use our Journey Planner to compare ticket prices and find the cheapest fares.

What do people frequently ask about the train journey from Coventry to Retford?

Want to know more about your journey from Coventry to Retford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How do I travel from Coventry to Retford?

You can get from Coventry to Retford by train in 4 hours and 36 minutes on average, with the fastest journeys taking just 2 hours and 31 minutes. Check out our Journey Planner for more details.

How long does the train from Coventry to Retford take?

The average journey time by train between Coventry and Retford is 4 hours and 36 minutes, with around 24 trains per day running on this route. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.

How much does the train from Coventry to Retford cost?

Train tickets from Coventry to Retford can start from as little as £31.40 when you book in advance and are usually more expensive when purchased on the day. Prices can also vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book.

What's the fastest journey time between Coventry and Retford by train?

The fastest journey time by train from Coventry to Retford is 2 hours and 31 minutes.

How do I find cheap train tickets from Coventry to Retford?

As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.

1. Book in advance

Train tickets from Coventry to Retford start at £31.40§ one way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. UK train companies usually release Advance tickets up to 12 weeks ahead of time, and these can be cheaper than tickets bought on the day of travel.

2. Sign up to Ticket Alert

If you're planning a trip more than 12 weeks ahead, sign up to our Ticket Alert to get notified when Advance tickets are released for your travel date.

3. Use a Railcard

National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel throughout the year. Buy one with us and you'll be able to store it digitally in our app, so you'll always have it on your travels.

4. Book split tickets

Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.

5. Travel Off-Peak

If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.

6. Consider a Season Ticket

Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Coventry to Retford is right for you.

For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.

§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.
† Average savings on advance fares booked at least one week before day of travel vs Anytime fares purchased on day of travel. Subject to availability. Excludes coach.

Looking for more ideas?

Europe’s leading train and coach app

We help customers across Europe make more than 172,000 smarter journeys every day.

Get a link