The average train between Essen and Retford takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Essen 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.
Trains run twice daily between Essen and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:24 AM which arrives into Retford at 5:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Essen to Retford. However, there are services departing from Essen station and arriving at Retford station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.
Essen to Retford train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Retford train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Essen to Retford train tickets online with Eurostar, Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Essen and Retford is 578 km. The road distance is 895 km.
You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Retford via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 8h 5m.
