There are 4 ways to get from Folkestone to Retford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain Ramsgate - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h£63–128Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Roadbus 007
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
5h 18m£42–88Drive 210.2 mi
- Drive from Folkestone to Retfordcar 210.2 mi
3h 31m£53–76Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
5h 7m£96–146
Folkestone to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Folkestone to Retford is to bus and train which costs £40 - £90 and takes 5h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Folkestone to Retford is to train which takes 3h and costs £60 - £130.
No, there is no direct train from Folkestone to Retford. However, there are services departing from Folkestone Central and arriving at Retford via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Folkestone and Retford is 209 miles. The road distance is 211.5 miles.
The best way to get from Folkestone to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs £60 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Folkestone to Retford, including transfers.
Folkestone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Folkestone to Retford is 211 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Folkestone to Retford.
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What companies run services between Folkestone, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h.
Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Folkestone Central to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London Bridge to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bouverie Road West to Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- National Express
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