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Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Retford

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19

train journeys
per day

138

miles (222 kms)

2hrs 46 mins

fastest journey

05:47 / 00:07

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Dartford (DFD) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Dartford 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 Dartford to Retford is approximately 138 miles (222 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 51 mins.

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

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Dartford to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 46 mins.

Journeys from Dartford to Retford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    05:47
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:18
    4 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    07:47
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:24
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    09:47
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:24
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    11:47
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    14:48
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:24
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    13:47
    2 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:24
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    15:17
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    18:03
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:24
    3 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:17
    2 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    17:24
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    19:05
    2 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    20:17
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    21:17
    9 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    06:24
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:35
    7 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:51
    8 hrs 54 mins 3 changes
    08:45
    Dartford
    Retford
    Dartford to Retford

About Dartford Station

Station name Dartford (DFD)
Address Dartford station, Station Approach, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1BP
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 20:40
Saturday 06:10 - 19:40
Sunday 07:10 - 20:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
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 Dartford and Retford

The travel time between Dartford and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 51 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 46 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Dartford 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 05:47, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:07.

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Amenities on trains between Dartford 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 Dartford & Retford. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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