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Southend Central to Retford train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Southend Central to Retford, starting from AU$ 50.45 and averaging AU$ 74.52. The entire journey takes no more than 3h 13m. If you want to get more discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
03:45 Southend Central	07:55 Retford	4h 10m, No direct		Find Tickets
04:24 Southend Central	07:55 Retford	3h 31m, No direct		Find Tickets
04:50 Southend Central	08:45 Retford	3h 55m, No direct	London Overground	Find Tickets
05:08 Southend Central	08:45 Retford	3h 37m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:22 Southend Central	08:51 Retford	3h 29m, No direct		Find Tickets
05:25 Southend Central	08:51 Paris	3h 26m, No direct		Find Tickets View More Trains

Southend Central to Retford train route details

First train

03:45

Last train

23:36

Departure station

Southend Central

Arrival station

Retford

Journey time

3h 13m

Distance

228 km

Price

AU$ 50.45*

Train Operators

London Overground, Southeastern, Great Northern

How to book cheap train tickets from Southend Central to Retford

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Southend Central to Retford during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

Railcards offer discounts of up to 1/3 on most tickets. There are various types of Railcards catering to different types of travellers, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard. For more information on Railcards and how they can help you save, visit Railcards 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 Southend Central to Retford, 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 usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Southend Central to Retford ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling 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 travelling from Southend Central to Retford more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

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