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Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Retford

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16

train journeys
per day

141

miles (228 kms)

3hrs 8 mins

fastest journey

04:48 / 23:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

3

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Southend East (SOE) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 16 scheduled rail journeys between Southend East and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 16 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southend East to Retford is approximately 141 miles (228 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 50 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, c2c, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Retford.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southend East to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 8 mins.

Journeys from Southend East to Retford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    04:48
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:45
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:46
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:02
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:02
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:02
    3 hrs 8 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:02
    3 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:02
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:02
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:02
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:32
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:02
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:32
    3 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:02
    3 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:32
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:32
    3 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    22:33
    8 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Southend East
    Retford
    Southend East to Retford

About Southend East Station

Station name Southend East (SOE)
Address Southend East station, Ambleside Drive, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS1 2UP
Managed by CC

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:15 - 18:00
Saturday 06:30 - 15:30
Sunday 08:00 - 15:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Southend East and Retford

The travel time between Southend East and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 50 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 8 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southend East and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 16 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:48, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:41.

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Amenities on trains between Southend East and Retford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Southend East & Retford. owever, there are 16 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, c2c, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Southend East and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Southend East and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.