What is the cheapest way to get from Dover to Retford?

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Retford is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dover to Retford?

The fastest way to get from Dover to Retford is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal and arriving at Retford Bus Station via London Victoria, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Retford. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Retford via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Dover to Retford?

The distance between Dover and Retford is 216 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.

How do I travel from Dover to Retford without a car?

The best way to get from Dover to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Dover to Retford?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Dover to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Retford bus from?

Dover to Retford bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, depart from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Retford train from?

Dover to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Retford?

The best way to get from Dover to Retford is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £35 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 31m.

Where does the Dover to Retford bus arrive?

Dover to Retford bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, arrive at London Victoria station.

Where does the Dover to Retford train arrive?

Dover to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Dover to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Retford is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Dover to Retford.

How do I get a train ticket from Dover to Retford?

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 311+ hotels available in Retford.

Dover to Retford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Dover to Retford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 10m
£37–142
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newark North Gatetrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
7h 6m
£42–93
Drive 215 mi
1. Drive from Dover to Retfordcar 215 mi
3h 36m
£53–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to London Victoriabus 1710 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk004 / ...
8h 31m

Dover to Retford by train

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3h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 215 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Dover, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dover Eastern Docks Ferry Terminal to Retford Bus Station via London Victoria, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Newark Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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