There are 3 ways to get from Folkestone to Retford by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 58m£62–127Drive 210.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Folkestone to Retfordcar 210.2 mi
3h 31m£52–76Train, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
5h 51m
Folkestone to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Retford is to drive which costs £50 - £75 and takes 3h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Retford is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £60 - £130.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Retford. However, there are services departing from Folkestone West and arriving at Retford via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
The distance between Folkestone and Retford is 208 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Folkestone to Retford, including transfers.
Folkestone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone West station.
Folkestone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Retford is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Folkestone to Retford.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone West to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 58m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
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