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Trains from Whitstable (WHI) to Retford

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17

train journeys
per day

159

miles (256 kms)

3hrs 20 mins

fastest journey

06:50 / 00:32

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

5

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Whitstable (WHI) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Whitstable and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whitstable to Retford is approximately 159 miles (256 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 39 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whitstable to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 20 mins.

Journeys from Whitstable to Retford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:50
    3 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:50
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:50
    3 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:50
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:50
    3 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:50
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:50
    3 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:50
    3 hrs 21 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:28
    3 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:50
    3 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:28
    3 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:50
    3 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:50
    4 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:50
    4 hrs 24 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    20:50
    9 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    06:24
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    22:28
    9 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:55
    8 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Whitstable
    Retford
    Whitstable to Retford

About Whitstable Station

Station name Whitstable (WHI)
Address Whitstable station, Old Bridge Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1RB
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 12:00
Saturday 06:00 - 12:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
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 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 Whitstable and Retford

The travel time between Whitstable and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 39 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 20 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whitstable and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:32.

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Amenities on trains between Whitstable 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 Whitstable & Retford. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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