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Outbound fromLondon Kings Cross to Retford by train
It takes an average of 1h 35m to travel from London Kings Cross to Retford by train, over a distance of around 128 miles (206 km). There are normally 36 trains per day travelling from London Kings Cross to Retford and tickets for this journey start from £13 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:00 | |
| Departure station | London Kings Cross | |
| Arrival station | Retford | |
| Journey time | From 1h 20m | |
| Distance | 128 miles (206 km) | |
| Frequency | 36 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £13 | |
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Taking the train from London Kings Cross to Retford in 1 hour 20 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from London Kings Cross to Retford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 35 minutes to travel the 128 miles (206 km) from London Kings Cross to Retford by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 20 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 36 trains per day running on this route. You won't need to worry about making any changes along the way either as direct trains are available. During your journey, you'll either be travelling with London North Eastern Railway or Hull Trains, as they are the main operators of services on this route.
Book train tickets from London Kings Cross to Retford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £13.00. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Retford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from London Kings Cross to Retford
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London Kings Cross to Retford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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