The average bus between Sleaford and Retford takes 3h 8m and the fastest bus takes 2h 47m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sleaford 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 3 times a day between Sleaford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sleaford is at 1:56 PM which arrives into Retford at 4:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

2h 47m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

2h 57m • 1 change

2h 47m • 1 change

3h 4m • 1 change

3h 11m • 1 change

2h 57m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Retford. However, there are services departing from Sleaford station and arriving at Retford station via Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
Sleaford to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Market Place station.
Sleaford to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Retford Bus Station.
The distance between Sleaford and Retford is 50.6 km. The road distance is 95 km.
You can take a bus from Market Place to Retford Bus Station via Central Bus Station in around 3h 23m.