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Hereford to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Hereford and Retford takes 5h 5m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Hereford 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.

5h 5m
Duration
153 mi
Distance
£68
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Hereford to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
4h 16m
£54–107

Hereford to Retford train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Hereford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hereford is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 6m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 19m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 22m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 40m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 11m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Hereford to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Hereford to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 153.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Hereford, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Hereford to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 16m.

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