Retford to Birmingham Trains

Retford to Birmingham trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Birmingham takes 2h 34m and the fastest train takes 1h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Birmingham. 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 34m
Duration: 99 mi
Distance: £61
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 12m

£49–77

Retford to Birmingham train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 10, 2026

7:01 PM → 9:07 PM
2h 5m • 1 change
7:59 PM → 10:09 PM
2h 9m • 1 change
9:01 PM → 11:28 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
11:20 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
8h 46m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 11, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

7:18 AM → 9:28 AM
2h 9m • 1 change
7:59 AM → 10:04 AM
2h 4m • 1 change
9:00 AM → 11:06 AM
2h 6m • 1 change
9:59 AM → 12:04 PM
2h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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