There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone 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 Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain Faversham - St Pancras International / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 19m£49–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to London Victoriabus 814
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 440 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus 151
8h 17m£22–47Drive 178.7 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Retfordcar 178.7 mi
3h£45–64Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
5h 46m£80–109
Maidstone to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Retford is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Retford is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Retford station. However, there are services departing from King Street and arriving at Retford Bus Station via London Victoria, St Margaret's Bus Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Retford. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Retford via Strood and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Maidstone and Retford is 182 miles. The road distance is 179.8 miles.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Maidstone to Retford, including transfers.
Maidstone to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from King Street station.
Maidstone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Retford is to train which takes 3h 19m and costs £45 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Retford via Strood, London St Pancras International, and King's Cross in around 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Retford Bus Station via London Victoria, St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 8h 17m.
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–22
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Chatham to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–22
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–55
- Website
- Thameslink
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
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
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Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Victoria to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Maidstone to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria station.
Maidstone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Maidstone to Retford is 180 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Maidstone to Retford.
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