The average train between Telford and Retford takes 4h 1m 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.
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 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Telford to Retford. However, there are services departing from Telford station and arriving at Retford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Telford to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Telford Central station.
Telford to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Telford to Retford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Telford and Retford is 123.7 km. The road distance is 204 km.
You can take a train from Telford Central to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 26m.