The average train between Worcester and Retford takes 4h 15m and the fastest train takes 2h 51m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Worcester station and arriving at Retford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
Worcester to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
Worcester to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Worcester to Retford train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Worcester and Retford is 152.5 km. The road distance is 201 km.
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 31m.