Train Folkestone to Retford from £91 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Retford takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 21m. The train service runs several times per day 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 16m
Duration: 207 mi
Distance: £91
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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2h 58m

£70–144

Folkestone to Retford train times

Trains run every 3 hours 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 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 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 Thursday, May 21, 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 22, 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 23, 2026

8:01 AM → 10:42 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
8:58 AM → 12:10 PM
3h 11m • 1 change
11:58 AM → 3:10 PM
3h 12m • 1 change
1:01 PM → 3:22 PM
2h 21m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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