The average bus between Exeter and Retford takes 13h 15m and the fastest bus takes 8h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Exeter 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.
Buses run twice daily between Exeter and Retford. The earliest departure is at 3:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 1:35 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 13h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Retford. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Retford station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
Exeter to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
The distance between Exeter and Retford is 338.7 km. The road distance is 452 km.
You can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Retford Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 9h 48m.