There are 2 ways to get from Maidstone to Retford by train or car
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Maidstone to Retford by train
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The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Retford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Retford is to drive which takes 3h and costs £40 - £65.
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 £28 - £160.
It takes approximately 3h 19m to get from Maidstone to Retford, including transfers.
Maidstone to Retford train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood 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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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.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–60
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–50
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- 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
- £27–85
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £18–65
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
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