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The average bus between Rotherham and Retford takes 2h 27m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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.

2h 27m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 19 bus, line 43 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Wellgate/Clifton Bank to Worksop Bus Stationbus bus 19A / ...
  2. Take the bus from Worksop Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
2h 9m
£6–9

Rotherham to Retford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Rotherham and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands6h 42m • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands8h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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 Rotherham to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Wellgate/Clifton Bank to Retford Bus Station via Worksop Bus Station in around 2h 9m.

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