The average train between Coventry and Retford takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Coventry 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 Coventry and Retford. The earliest departure is at 1:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Coventry is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Coventry to Retford. However, there are services departing from Coventry station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Coventry to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Coventry to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Coventry to Retford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Coventry and Retford is 108.7 km. The road distance is 189 km.
You can take a train from Coventry to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 9m.