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Retford to Southend Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Retford to Southend, starting from €29.22 and averaging €38.16. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 9m. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departure	Arrival	Operator	Find Tickets
16:19 3h 17m, Changes required Retford	19:36 Southend Victoria		Find Tickets
16:41 3h 26m, Changes required Retford	20:07 Southend Central	London Overground	Find Tickets
16:41 3h 33m, Changes required Retford	20:14 Southend Victoria		Find Tickets
16:41 4h 49m, Changes required Retford	21:30 Southend Victoria		Find Tickets
18:00 3h 14m, Changes required Retford	21:14 Southend Victoria	Elizabeth line	Find Tickets
18:18 3h 12m, Changes required Retford	21:30 Paris		Find Tickets

Retford to Southend Train Route Details

First train

05:50

Last train

23:04

Departure station

Retford

Arrival station

Southend

Journey time

3h 9m

Distance

228 km

Price

€29.22*

Train operators

Elizabeth line, London Overground, c2c

How to book cheap train tickets from Retford to Southend

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Retford to Southend can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Retford to Southend for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Retford to Southend, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are typically released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can offer significant savings compared to tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Retford to Southend ahead of time and booking your tickets early, you can potentially save up to 61% on your travel expenses.

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Retford to Southend more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Retford to Southend train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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