Canterbury to Retford Trains

Canterbury to Retford trains

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The average train between Canterbury and Retford takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Canterbury to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 12m
Duration: 208 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intltrain Margate - St Pancras International / ...
Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...

2h 57m

£63–129

Canterbury to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Canterbury and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
10:21 AM → 1:11 PM
2h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:49 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:23 AM → 11:10 AM
2h 47m • 1 change
9:21 AM → 12:10 PM
2h 49m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Canterbury to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Canterbury to Retford trains

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Canterbury to Retford train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

10:21 AM → 1:11 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Retford, England?

Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl

Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl

Canterbury to Retford trains

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Canterbury to Retford train times

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

10:21 AM → 1:11 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:11 AM → 8:43 AM

7:49 AM → 10:43 AM

8:23 AM → 11:10 AM

9:21 AM → 12:10 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Canterbury, England and Retford, England?

Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl

Train from Canterbury West to London St Pancras Intl

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