First train | 04:50 | |
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Last train | 23:04 | |
Departure station | Retford | |
Arrival station | London Kings Cross | |
Journey time | From 1h 22m | |
Distance | 128 miles (206 km) | |
Frequency | 35 trains per day | |
Changes | Direct trains available | |
Price | From £13 | |
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Thinking about taking the train from Retford to London Kings Cross? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 1 hour 44 minutes to travel the 128 miles (206 km) from Retford to London Kings Cross by train, although you can get there in as little as 1 hour 22 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 35 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 Retford to London Kings Cross 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 London Kings Cross by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
The average journey time by train between Retford and London Kings Cross is 1 hour and 44 minutes, with around 35 trains per day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner on this page to search for a specific travel date.
The fastest journey time by train from Retford to London Kings Cross is 1 hour and 22 minutes.
Train ticket prices from Retford to London Kings Cross can start from as little as £13 when you book in advance. The cost of tickets can vary depending on the time of day, route and class you book and are usually more expensive if you book on the day.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Retford to London Kings Cross without having to change trains. There are 35 direct trains from Retford to London Kings Cross each day. Though there may be fewer direct services available depending on your exact departure date.
The first train from Retford to London Kings Cross leaves at 04:50. Times and services may vary during weekends and holidays.
The last train from Retford to London Kings Cross leaves at 23:04. Trains that depart in the early morning hours or very late evening may be sleeper services, time and services may also vary during weekends and holidays.
Trains travelling from Retford to London Kings Cross cover a distance of around 128 miles (206 km) during the journey.
If you’re looking for the return train journey, check out trains from London Kings Cross to Retford.
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