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Basildon to Retford trains

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The average train between Basildon and Retford takes 2h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 27m. 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 36m
Duration
164 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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  1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 56m
£38–80

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 8:25 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at West Ham and take an average of 2h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 30m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 30m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 40m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 30m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 35m • 2 changes

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    c2cLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 34m • 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.

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  • Distance: 164.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 36m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–65 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.

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