The average train between Hereford and Retford takes 5h 6m 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.
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 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hereford to Retford. However, there are services departing from Hereford station and arriving at Retford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
Hereford to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Hereford station.
Hereford to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Hereford to Retford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Hereford and Retford is 184.5 km. The road distance is 247 km.
You can take a train from Hereford to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 4h 15m.