The average bus between Retford and Fakenham takes 16h 38m and the fastest bus takes 8h 8m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford to Fakenham. 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 3 times a day between Retford and Fakenham. The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:42 PM which arrives into Fakenham at 2:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Rail Station Car Park and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Retford to Fakenham? 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 Retford to Fakenham. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Fakenham station via Rail Station Car Park station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 38m.
Retford to Fakenham bus services, operated by Black Cat Travel, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Fakenham bus services, operated by Black Cat Travel, arrive at Howland Close station.
The distance between Retford and Fakenham is 131.6 km. The road distance is 285 km.
You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Howland Close via Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Transport Interchange in around 9h 37m.