The average train between Southall and Retford takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h. There is a train service every few hours from Southall 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 Southall and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southall is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Farringdon Without and take an average of 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Southall to Retford. However, there are services departing from Southall station and arriving at Retford station via Farringdon Without. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Southall to Retford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), depart from Southall station.
Southall to Retford train services, operated by Elizabeth Line (TfL), arrive at Retford station.
Book your Southall to Retford train tickets online with Elizabeth Line (TfL), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Southall and Retford is 205.3 km. The road distance is 244 km.
You can take a train from Southall to Retford via Farringdon Without, Farringdon station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 36m.