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.
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 10:01 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Essex station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Retford to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at White Notley station.
Book your Retford to Essex train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Essex is 195 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Retford to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 24m.