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Trip Overview

The average bus between Manchester and Retford takes 6h 50m and the fastest bus takes 4h 2m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.

6h 50m
Duration
76 mi
Distance
3 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 99 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus
  2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
  3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
4h 46m

Manchester to Retford bus times

Buses run 3 times a day between Manchester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and take an average of 6h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 76 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 4h 46m.

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