The average train between London and Retford takes 1h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from London 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 hourly between London and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 9:33 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from London station and arriving at Retford station. Services depart hourly, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 1h 26m.
London to Retford train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from King's Cross station.
London to Retford train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at Retford station.
Book your London to Retford train tickets online with Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between London and Retford is 209.2 km. The road distance is 222 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £40–60 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.
