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4.6Travel optionsfrom London to Retford
How to get from London to Retford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Retford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus11:59 PM5h36London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way€221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus11:59 PM5h36London, Victoria Coach Station5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way€221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G0826211:35 AM1h35London Kings Cross (KGX)1:10 PMRetford station (RET)€291One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W045238:36 AM1h44London Kings Cross (KGX)10:20 AMRetford station (RET)€481One-way0 transfers
C02136 · G801759:22 AM1h50London Kings Cross (KGX)11:12 AMRetford station (RET)€511One-way1 transfer- W045324:57 PM1h45London Kings Cross (KGX)6:42 PMRetford station (RET)€541One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM5h36London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)5:35 AMDoncaster, Trafford Way€241One-way1 transfer
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Compare train and bus for London to Retford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Retford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €16.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 59m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Retford:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Retford costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Retford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Retford:
A bus is €15 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Retford costing on average €33.
Other travel options to Retford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 55m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Retford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Retford station (RET).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Mansfield, Bus Station.
- Travel with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains to go to Retford by train.
- 5 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Hull Trains.
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