Retford to Kent Trains

Retford to Kent trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Kent takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Kent. 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 24m
Duration: 204 mi
Distance: £88
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Ashford International

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Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain St Pancras International - Margate / ...

3h 11m

£60–129

Retford to Kent train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Kent. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Kent at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:06 AM → 2:08 PM
3h 2m • 2 changes
1:07 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
1:46 PM → 5:08 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
3:07 PM → 6:08 PM
3h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:02 AM → 9:08 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:08 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:08 AM
2h 32m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 12:08 PM
3h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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