Train Folkestone to Retford from £89 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Retford takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Folkestone 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: 207 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Folkestone West to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
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2h 58m

£73–141

Folkestone to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Folkestone and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:20 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 Wednesday, April 29, 2026

4:54 PM → 7:30 PM
2h 36m • 1 change
6:01 PM → 8:32 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
7:01 PM → 9:43 PM
2h 42m • 1 change
7:58 PM → 11:02 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:59 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 44m • 1 change
6:31 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 40m • 1 change
8:01 AM → 10:43 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
9:01 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 9m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

8:01 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:10 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
10:58 AM → 1:22 PM
2h 24m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

7:58 AM → 11:11 AM
3h 13m • 1 change
9:58 AM → 1:11 PM
3h 12m • 1 change

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