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Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Retford

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19

train journeys
per day

154

miles (247 kms)

3hrs 29 mins

fastest journey

00:28 / 00:01

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

3

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Maidstone East (MDE) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Maidstone East and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Maidstone East to Retford is approximately 154 miles (247 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 20 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Retford.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Maidstone East to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 29 mins.

Journeys from Maidstone East to Retford Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    00:28
    8 hrs 17 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:29
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    08:51
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:14
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:00
    3 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:14
    3 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:27
    3 hrs 43 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    13:10
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:30
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    13:10
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:14
    3 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:27
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:14
    3 hrs 29 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:27
    3 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:27
    3 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:02
    3 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:27
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:02
    3 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:27
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    19:27
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:13
    8 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:30
    9 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Maidstone East
    Retford
    Maidstone East to Retford

About Maidstone East Station

Station name Maidstone East (MDE)
Address Maidstone East station, Station Road, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 1QN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:00
Saturday 06:00 - 20:00
Sunday 07:45 - 20:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Maidstone East and Retford

The travel time between Maidstone East and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 20 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 29 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Maidstone East and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:01.

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Amenities on trains between Maidstone East and Retford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Maidstone East & Retford. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Southeastern, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Maidstone East and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Maidstone East and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.