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Outbound fromRetford to Stansted Airport by train
It takes an average of 3h 42m to travel from Retford to Stansted Airport by train, over a distance of around 111 miles (178 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Retford to Stansted Airport and tickets for this journey start from £24.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 04:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:04 | |
| Departure station | Retford | |
| Arrival station | Stansted Airport | |
| Journey time | From 2h 34m | |
| Distance | 111 miles (178 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £24.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Hull Trains, Great Northern, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
Take the train from Retford to Stansted Airport in 2 hours 34 minutes
If you want to travel from Retford to Stansted Airport by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Retford to Stansted Airport by train to take around 3 hours 42 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 2 hours 34 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 15 trains per day running on this route, which spans 111 miles (178 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Stansted Airport. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Greater Anglia or East Midlands Railway. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Retford to Stansted Airport start from £24.50 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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