Retford to Essex Trains

Retford to Essex trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Essex takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Retford to Essex. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 36m
Duration: 182 mi
Distance: £72
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree

3h 24m

£48–101

Retford to Essex train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Retford and Essex. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Essex at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:50 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
9:46 AM → 12:41 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

10:02 PM → 7:10 AM
Arrives next day
9h 8m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 8:41 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:41 AM
3h 20m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:41 AM
3h 4m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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