The average train between Burton upon Trent and Retford takes 2h 32m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Burton upon Trent 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Burton upon Trent and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burton upon Trent is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Burton upon Trent to Retford. However, there are services departing from Burton upon Trent station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
Burton upon Trent to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Burton-on-Trent station.
Burton upon Trent to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Burton upon Trent to Retford train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Burton upon Trent and Retford is 73.9 km. The road distance is 113 km.
You can take a train from Burton-on-Trent to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 14m.