The average train between East Croydon and Retford takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from East Croydon 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 East Croydon and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from East Croydon is at 8:51 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from East Croydon to Retford. However, there are services departing from East Croydon station and arriving at Retford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
East Croydon to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from East Croydon station.
East Croydon to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Retford station.
Book your East Croydon to Retford train tickets online with Thameslink, Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between East Croydon and Retford is 224 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from East Croydon to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 34m.