What is the cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Retford?

The cheapest way to get from Aberdeen to Retford is to bus which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Retford?

The fastest way to get from Aberdeen to Retford is to fly and train which takes 5h 22m and costs £90 - £250.

Is there a direct bus between Aberdeen and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberdeen station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Union Square Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Aberdeen and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Aberdeen to Retford. However, there are services departing from Aberdeen and arriving at Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Aberdeen to Retford?

The distance between Aberdeen and Retford is 382 miles. The road distance is 351.6 miles.

How do I travel from Aberdeen to Retford without a car?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Retford without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 28m and costs £95 - £290.

How long does it take to get from Aberdeen to Retford?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Aberdeen to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Retford bus from?

Aberdeen to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Union Square Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Aberdeen to Retford train from?

Aberdeen to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Aberdeen station.

Train or bus from Aberdeen to Retford?

The best way to get from Aberdeen to Retford is to train via Edinburgh which takes 6h 28m and costs £95 - £290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £65 and takes 11h 29m.

Where does the Aberdeen to Retford bus arrive?

Aberdeen to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Aberdeen to Retford train arrive?

Aberdeen to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Aberdeen to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Aberdeen to Retford is 352 miles. It takes approximately 6h 30m to drive from Aberdeen to Retford.

How do I get a train ticket from Aberdeen to Retford?

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 293+ hotels available in Retford.

Aberdeen to Retford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Aberdeen to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain
6h 28m
£98–282
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn11
11h 29m
£38–64
Drive 349.5 mi
1. Drive from Aberdeen to Retfordcar 349.5 mi
6h 30m
£85–123
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 22m
£91–246
Train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Doncastertrain Aberdeen - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 39m
£107–274
Train #2
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Leedstrain Aberdeen - Plymouth
2. Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
8h 23m
£210–310
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 51m
£125–281
Fly Aberdeen Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane ABZ - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
5h 53m
£128–402
Train to Inverness Dalcross Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberdeen to Inverness Airport Stationtrain
2. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
7h 37m
£151–329
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane ABZ - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
5h 33m
£104–255

Aberdeen to Retford by train

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Distance: 380.1 mi
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Aberdeen, Scotland and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Aberdeen to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Union Square Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 2 hours. Tickets cost £35–60 and the journey takes 8h 55m.

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