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Compare 2 ways to travel from Retford to London
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just £12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
| Average price | Average duration | CO₂ emissions | Actions | |
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| Average price£18 - £209 | Average duration1h 32m | 5kg CO₂e | ||
Carpool | Average price£12 - £20 | Average duration3h | 9kg CO₂e |
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Retford to London by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Retford to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Retford to London start from £18. The average price for this train route is around £53. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Retford to London?
The average train journey time from Retford to London is 1h 32m, covering a distance of 128 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 1h 23m and is operated by London North Eastern Railway.
Which train operators serve the Retford to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from London North Eastern Railway, Hull Trains.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Retford to London?
The earliest train from Retford to London departs at 07:20. And the latest train departs at 23:04.
Which is the best train operator from Retford to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Hull Trains, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Retford to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Retford to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Hull Trains, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Retford to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Hull Trains, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Retford to London was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Retford to London as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £18 to £140 for a train ticket from Retford to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £18, which is on 2025-12-01.
Usually London North Eastern Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
