There are 3 ways to get from Worcester to Retford by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
3h 31m£58–98Drive 109 mi
cheapest- Drive from Worcester to Retfordcar 109 mi
2h 16m£27–39Train, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Worcestershire Parkway to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
5h 4m
Worcester to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Retford is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Worcester Foregate Street and arriving at Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Worcester and Retford is 126 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Worcester to Retford, including transfers.
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 Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Retford is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Worcester to Retford.
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What companies run services between Worcester, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 31m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Worcestershire Parkway to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Derby to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
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