Basildon to Retford Trains

Basildon to Retford trains

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The average train between Basildon and Retford takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Basildon 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.

2h 47m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £57
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Basildon to London Fenchurch Streettrain Shoeburyness - London Fenchurch Street / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...

2h 56m

£38–81

Basildon to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Basildon and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Basildon is at 11:55 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Fenchurch Street and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

12:38 PM → 3:11 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 3:23 PM
2h 27m • 2 changes
2:38 PM → 5:11 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
3:08 PM → 5:31 PM
2h 23m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:44 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
6:12 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 30m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:18 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basildon to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Basildon, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Basildon to Retford via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 56m.

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