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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 129 miles (209 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $29 Average price Cheapest | $71 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London to Retford:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Retford costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Retford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
The journey is about 1h 49m faster (1h 28m by train vs 3h 17m by car) and roughly $8 (€7) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($63 (€52) vs $71 (€58)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- C019929:33 PM1h29London Kings Cross (KGX)11:02 PMRetford station (RET)$281One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- C019929:33 PM1h29London Kings Cross (KGX)11:02 PMRetford station (RET)$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G082768:18 PM1h25London Kings Cross (KGX)9:43 PMRetford station (RET)$301One-way0 transfers
Other options
- W000447:04 PM1h29London Kings Cross (KGX)8:33 PMRetford station (RET)$301One-way0 transfers
- G801856:45 PM1h28London Kings Cross (KGX)8:13 PMRetford station (RET)$921One-way0 transfers
- C021286:03 PM1h28London Kings Cross (KGX)7:31 PMRetford station (RET)$1091One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Retford:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Retford costing on average $63 (€52).
Other travel options to Retford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 34m.
- 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 Doncaster, Trafford Way.
- Travel with Hull Trains, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway to go to Retford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Retford by bus.
- 5 direct trains per day with Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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