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The average train between Telford and Retford takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Telford 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.

3h 57m
Duration
127 mi
Distance
£60
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Telford to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Telford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Telford is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 16m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 20m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 12m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 38m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes
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    Transport for WalesCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 29m • 2 changes
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    West Midlands TrainsCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited2h 58m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Telford 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 Telford to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 126.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Telford Central to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 26m.

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