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Trains from Margate (MAR) to Retford

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21

train journeys
per day

165

miles (266 kms)

3hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

04:37 / 23:35

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Margate (MAR) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Margate and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Margate to Retford is approximately 165 miles (266 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 45 mins.

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

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Margate to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Margate to Retford Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:37
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:40
    4 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:45
    4 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    10:46
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:15
    3 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:16
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    11:10
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:24
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    11:10
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:47
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:32
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:49
    3 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:32
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:49
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:32
    3 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:05
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:32
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:58
    4 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:32
    3 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:49
    4 hrs 3 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:49
    4 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    20:32
    9 hrs 52 mins 2 changes
    06:24
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    22:17
    9 hrs 15 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Margate
    Retford
    Margate to Retford

About Margate Station

Station name Margate (MAR)
Address Margate station, Station Approach, Margate, Kent, CT9 5AD
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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 Margate and Retford

The travel time between Margate and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Margate and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:37, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:35.

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Amenities on trains between Margate 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 Margate & Retford. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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