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Train times from Retford to London

Retford connects to 1 London terminal. The fastest route is Kings Cross in 87 minutes on a direct train.

Fastest journey to London
87 minutes to Kings Cross
Direct service
Yes
London terminals served
1 (Kings Cross)
Operator
Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo
Source
Darwin Timetable Files (Rail Delivery Group), Open Government Licence v3.0
Data reviewed
2026-08-17

Retford to each London terminal

Journey times from Retford to London terminals
London terminalFastestFastest directTypical peakPeak trainsOperator
Kings Cross87 minsame as fastest95 min2.0/hrGreat Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo

Retford to Kings Cross

The fastest train from Retford to London Kings Cross takes 87 minutes and involves a direct train with no change. The route is operated by Great Northern, LNER, Hull Trains, Lumo. That makes Retford the 68th quickest of the 71 stations with a service into Kings Cross inside 90 minutes.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the train from Retford to London take?

The fastest train from Retford reaches London Kings Cross in 87 minutes. Retford connects to 1 London terminal: Kings Cross.

Which London station should I travel to from Retford?

Kings Cross is the quickest at 87 minutes, on a direct service. Direct trains run to Kings Cross.

Is Retford a good commuter town for London?

At 87 minutes to London Kings Cross, Retford is a longer commute, typically traded off against more space and lower housing costs. Direct trains keep the journey simple.

Are there direct trains from Retford to London?

Yes. Direct services run to Kings Cross.

What are the nearest stations to Retford?

The closest alternatives are Newark Northgate, Grantham, Long Eaton. These can offer a faster or cheaper route into London depending on where you live.

Other places within 90 minutes of Kings Cross

Retford is one of many places you could commute from. These are other options within 90 minutes of London Kings Cross, ranked by journey time and spread across the network rather than clustered on one stretch of line.

See all of them on the map →

Nearby stations

Alternative departure points close to Retford, for comparing platforms rather than places.

All London terminals

Kings Cross St Pancras Waterloo Paddington London Bridge Victoria Liverpool Street Euston Marylebone Fenchurch Street Moorgate
Data: journey times are the fastest typical weekday service on each route, computed from Darwin Timetable Files published by the Rail Delivery Group under the Open Government Licence. They exclude engineering works and disruption, and are not live departure times. Last reviewed 2026-08-17. Read the full methodology → Report a correction →