Birmingham to Retford Trains

Birmingham to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Birmingham and Retford takes 2h 31m and the fastest train takes 1h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 31m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 22m

£51–75

Birmingham to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

3:03 PM → 5:15 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
4:25 PM → 6:18 PM
1h 53m • 1 change
5:28 PM → 7:15 PM
1h 47m • 1 change
6:03 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:03 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
7:03 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 13m • 1 change
8:27 AM → 10:18 AM
1h 51m • 1 change
9:03 AM → 11:20 AM
2h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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