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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Retford takes 9h 9m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 9m
Duration
186 mi
Distance
£38
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Bristol to Retford bus times

Buses run twice daily between Bristol and Retford. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:30 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands6h 35m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands8h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands14h • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands6h 35m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands8h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands14h • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands6h 35m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands8h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands14h • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands6h 35m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands6h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands14h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands6h 35m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands8h • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands14h • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands6h 35m • 2 changes
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    FlixBusFirst South YorkshireStagecoach East Midlands8h • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bristol to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Bristol to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 186.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Bristol, England and Retford, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Retford via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield in around 6h 22m.

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