The average train between Shrewsbury and Retford takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 3h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 hourly between Shrewsbury and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Stockport and take an average of 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Retford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Retford station via Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Shrewsbury to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Retford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, East Midlands Railways and 2 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Retford is 138.8 km. The road distance is 188 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Retford via Stockport and Sheffield in around 3h 25m.