The average train between Wolverhampton and Retford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wolverhampton is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Retford at 6:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Wolverhampton to Retford. However, there are services departing from Wolverhampton station and arriving at Retford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Wolverhampton to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Wolverhampton to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Wolverhampton to Retford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wolverhampton and Retford is 113.8 km. The road distance is 179 km.
You can take a train from Wolverhampton to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 6m.