The average train between Romford and Retford takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Romford 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.
Trains run hourly between Romford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Romford is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Romford to Retford. However, there are services departing from Romford station and arriving at Retford station via Retford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Romford to Retford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from King's Cross station.
Romford to Retford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Romford to Retford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Romford and Retford is 208.8 km. The road distance is 245 km.
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours.