Train Basildon to Retford from £58 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Basildon and Retford takes 2h 46m 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 46m
Duration: 165 mi
Distance: £58
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 58m

£46–100

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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

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
4:55 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

4:53 AM → 7:29 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
6:38 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

7:54 AM → 10:20 AM
2h 25m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:11 AM
2h 47m • 2 changes
11:08 PM → 7:24 AM
Arrives next day
8h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, May 11, 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 Tuesday, May 12, 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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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.

Map of how to get from Basildon to Retford.

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Distance: 164.8 mi
Duration: 2h 46m

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 58m.

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