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Worcester to Retford trains

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The average train between Worcester and Retford takes 4h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Worcester 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.

4h 10m
Duration
125 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street 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
3h 32m
£45–84

Worcester to Retford train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Worcester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Worcester is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 54m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 51m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 8m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited10h 59m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 17m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 55m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 52m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Worcester 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 Worcester to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 124.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 32m.

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