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Outbound fromRetford to Liverpool Lime Street by train
It takes an average of 4h 17m to travel from Retford to Liverpool Lime Street by train, over a distance of around 84 miles (135 km). There are normally 38 trains per day travelling from Retford to Liverpool Lime Street and tickets for this journey start from £45.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:13 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 00:48 | |
| Departure station | Retford | |
| Arrival station | Liverpool Lime Street | |
| Journey time | From 2h 38m | |
| Distance | 84 miles (135 km) | |
| Frequency | 38 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £45.30 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Retford to Liverpool Lime Street in 2 hours 38 minutes
If you want to travel from Retford to Liverpool Lime Street by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Retford to Liverpool Lime Street by train to take around 4 hours 17 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 38 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 38 trains per day running on this route, which spans 84 miles (135 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Liverpool Lime Street. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway. 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 Liverpool Lime Street start from £45.30 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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