There are 4 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffield
6h 10m£40–108Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station150 / ...
9h 53m£23–49Bus, train
- Take the bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1T2
- Take the bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5T3 / ...
- Take the train from Chester to Stockport
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffield
9h 26mDrive 183.7 mi
- Drive from Aberystwyth to Retford183.7 mi
3h 44m£46–67
Aberystwyth to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Retford is to bus which costs £22 - £50 and takes 9h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Retford is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs £45 - £70.
No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Retford via Shrewsbury, Stockport and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Aberystwyth and Retford is 199 miles. The road distance is 184.8 miles.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Retford without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £40 - £110.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Aberystwyth to Retford, including transfers.
Aberystwyth to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.
Aberystwyth to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.
The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Retford is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £50 and takes 9h 53m.
What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Retford via Shrewsbury, Stockport, and Sheffield in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Newark Bus Station in around 9h 53m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–30
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–24
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Chester to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1654 702100
- info@lloydscoaches.com
- Website
- lloydscoaches.com
Bus from North Parade to Eldon Square 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
Bus from Eldon Square 1 to Wrexham Bus Station 5
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://lloydscoaches.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Aberystwyth to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Aberystwyth to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Shrewsbury station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aberystwyth to Retford is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Aberystwyth to Retford.
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