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It takes an average of 3h 26m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Retford by train, over a distance of around 70 miles (113 km). There are normally 32 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Retford and tickets for this journey start from £21.20 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:09 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Retford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 50m | |
| Distance | 70 miles (113 km) | |
| Frequency | 32 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £21.20 | |
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Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Retford in 1 hour 50 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Retford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 3 hours 26 minutes to travel the 70 miles (113 km) from Birmingham New Street to Retford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 50 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 32 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. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with East Midlands Railway or CrossCountry, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Retford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £21.20. 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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How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Retford?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.