Taking the train from Retford to Skipton in 1 hour 35 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Retford to Skipton? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 63 miles (101 km) from Retford to Skipton by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 35 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling with London North Eastern Railway for all or at least part of your journey to Skipton.
Book train tickets from Retford to Skipton in advance instead of buying them on the day and you'll snap up the cheapest fares. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Skipton by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Retford to Skipton
Book in advance
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Retford to Skipton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
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