The average train between Retford and Bishop's Stortford takes 2h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 7m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Bishop's Stortford. 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 Retford and Bishop's Stortford. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bishop's Stortford at 12:41 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Bishop's Stortford. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Bishop's Stortford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
Retford to Bishop's Stortford train services, operated by Hull Trains, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Bishop's Stortford train services, operated by Hull Trains, arrive at King's Cross station.
Book your Retford to Bishop's Stortford train tickets online with Hull Trains, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Bishop's Stortford is 177.7 km. The road distance is 270 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to King's Cross hourly. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.