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Outbound fromBirmingham International to Retford by train
It takes an average of 4h 30m to travel from Birmingham International to Retford by train, over a distance of around 68 miles (109 km). There are normally 26 trains per day travelling from Birmingham International to Retford and tickets for this journey start from £30.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:34 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 01:24 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham International | |
| Arrival station | Retford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 12m | |
| Distance | 68 miles (109 km) | |
| Frequency | 26 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £30.10 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Taking the train from Birmingham International to Retford in 2 hours 12 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham International to Retford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 30 minutes to travel the 68 miles (109 km) from Birmingham International to Retford by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 12 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 26 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or East Midlands Railway to Retford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham International to Retford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £30.10. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Retford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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