The average train between Retford and Dover takes 3h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Dover. 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 hourly between Retford and Dover. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:01 PM which arrives into Dover at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Dover. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Dover station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
Retford to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Dover train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dover Priory station.
Book your Retford to Dover train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Southeastern and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Dover is 288.5 km. The road distance is 346 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Dover Priory via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 19m.