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Trains from Retford to Canterbury West (CBW)

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22

train journeys
per day

164

miles (264 kms)

2hrs 58 mins

fastest journey

05:50 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Retford to Canterbury West (CBW)

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On a typical weekday there are 22 scheduled rail journeys between Retford and Canterbury West , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 22 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Retford to Canterbury West is approximately 164 miles (264 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 49 mins.

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

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Retford to Canterbury West. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 58 mins.

Journeys from Retford to Canterbury West Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    05:50
    3 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    09:14
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:51
    3 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    10:11
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:35
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    11:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:39
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    12:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:40
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    14:11
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:41
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:40
    3 hrs 31 mins 3 changes
    16:11
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:39
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    16:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:43
    3 hrs 28 mins 3 changes
    18:11
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:43
    3 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    18:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:50
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    18:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:19
    3 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    19:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:41
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    20:11
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:41
    3 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    20:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:44
    3 hrs 46 mins 3 changes
    20:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:00
    3 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    21:11
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:18
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:41
    3 hrs 30 mins 3 changes
    22:11
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:18
    3 hrs 12 mins 2 changes
    23:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West
  • Mon 1st Apr
    21:32
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    00:30
    Retford
    Canterbury West
    Retford to Canterbury West

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

About Canterbury West Station

Station name Canterbury West (CBW)
Address Canterbury West station, Station Road West, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8AN
Managed by SE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:15 - 19:30
Saturday 06:15 - 19:30
Sunday 08:30 - 17:00
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 Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Retford and Canterbury West

The travel time between Retford and Canterbury West by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 58 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Retford and Canterbury West vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 22 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Retford & Canterbury West. owever, there are 22 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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