The average train between Maidstone and Retford takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Maidstone 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Maidstone and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Maidstone is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Strood and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Retford. However, there are services departing from Maidstone station and arriving at Retford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Maidstone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
Maidstone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Maidstone to Retford train tickets online with Southeastern, Hull Trains and London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER).
The distance between Maidstone and Retford is 249.2 km. The road distance is 292 km.
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Retford via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 21m.