There are 3 ways to get from Dover to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 11m£77–169Drive 215 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dover to Retfordcar 215 mi
3h 37m£53–77Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pencester Road to New Cross Gate Stationbus 007
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
7h 22m£116–231
Dover to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dover to Retford is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Dover to Retford is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £75 - £170.
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 11m.
The distance between Dover and Retford is 216 miles. The road distance is 216.2 miles.
The best way to get from Dover to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs £75 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Dover to Retford, including transfers.
Dover to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dover to Retford is 216 miles. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Dover to Retford.
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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 11m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- £40–60
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £80–110
Train from Peterborough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £55–80
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Advanced Single
- £30–45
- Anytime Day Single
- £35–55
- Super Off-Peak Single
- £55–75
- Off-Peak Single
- £60–70
- Anytime Single
- £65–85
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- £40–60
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- £55–80
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pencester Road to New Cross Gate Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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