The average train between Retford and Southend-on-Sea takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Southend-on-Sea. 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 Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 50m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Retford to Southend-on-Sea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Retford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Retford to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Southend-on-Sea is 228 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Southend Victoria via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 52m.