There are 4 ways to get from Maidstone to Retford by train, bus, or car
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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 20m£57–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from King Street to Tottenham Hotspur Stadiumbus N22
- Take the bus from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Coach Stationbus N25 / ...
- Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Worksop Bus Stationbus 77
8h 28m£42–100Drive 178.7 mi
- Drive from Maidstone to Retfordcar 178.7 mi
3h£44–63Train via Peterborough
- Take the train from Chatham to Farringdontrain
- Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
5h 47m£79–148
Maidstone to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Retford is to bus which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 28m.
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 Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, New Beetwell Street and Worksop Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
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 20m.
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 20m and costs £55 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 20m and costs £55 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 8h 28m.
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 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from King Street to Retford Bus Station via Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Coach Station, New Beetwell Street, and Worksop Bus Station in around 8h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- 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
- £16–35
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Chatham to Farringdon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–80
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Peterborough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- 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 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from King Street to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £28–70
- Website
- National Express
Bus from New Beetwell Street to Worksop Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
Bus from New Beetwell Street to Worksop Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium 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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