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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford Train prices and times

Planning a journey from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford? Trip.com offers train tickets starting from as low as SEK 310.93, with average prices for this route around SEK 310.93. To ensure you get the most affordable fares, we suggest exploring alternatives like split tickets.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
20:00 9h 49m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	05:49 +1 Retford		Find Tickets
21:00 9h 50m, Changes required Edinburgh (Waverley)	06:50 +1 Paris		Find Tickets

Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford Train Route Details

First train

09:30

Last train

21:00

Departure station

Edinburgh (Waverley)

Arrival station

Retford

Journey time

4h 36m

Distance

327 km

Price

SEK 310.93*

Train operators

LNER, Hull Trains

How to book cheap train tickets from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford Train prices and times

Edinburgh (Waverley) to Retford Train Route Details