How to get from London to Retford
- 206 km as the crow flies
- 18 train departures a day with LNER
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We compared the ways to travel from London to Retford. The most useful door-to-door route takes 1h 26m by train with no transfer. The two cities are about 206 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
206 km
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Search my dateDepartures from London to Retford
LNER runs 18 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:48 and the last at 21:33.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| LNERtrain | 18 | 05:48 | 21:33 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with LNER; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from London to Retford works
Start with a LNER train from London to Retford, about 1h 26m. In total it's roughly €27 over 1h 26m, direct, no transfers.
London to Retford: common questions
How long does it take to get from London to Retford?
The most useful route takes about 1h 26m by train, with no transfer.
When is the first train from London to Retford?
The first train with LNER leaves at 05:48 and the last at 21:33, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from London to Retford?
18 a day with LNER, between 05:48 and 21:33.
How far is Retford from London?
About 206 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does London to Retford cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run London to Retford?
On this route you travel with LNER.
What is the cheapest way to get from London to Retford?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: LNER
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026