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The average train between Essen and Retford takes 8h 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.

8h 59m
Duration
552 mi
Distance
£198
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Essen to Retford train times

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 and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Hull Trains7h 29m • 2 changes
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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Hull Trains7h 29m • 2 changes
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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Hull Trains7h 29m • 2 changes
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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Hull Trains7h 29m • 2 changes
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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)7h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Hull Trains7h 29m • 2 changes
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    EurostarNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)10h 30m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 552.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 59m

What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Essen Hbf to Retford via Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., and King's Cross in around 8h 1m.

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