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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Retford is to bus and train which costs £14 - £40 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Retford is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs £40 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Bath and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Bath to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Westgate Buildings and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Retford. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Retford via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Bath to Retford?

The distance between Bath and Retford is 248 miles. The road distance is 166.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Retford without a car is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £240.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Bath to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Retford bus from?

Bath to Retford bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, depart from Westgate Buildings station.

Where do I catch the Bath to Retford train from?

Bath to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

Train or bus from Bath to Retford?

The best way to get from Bath to Retford is to train via London which takes 3h 40m and costs £45 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 9h 35m.

Where does the Bath to Retford bus arrive?

Bath to Retford bus services, operated by First Bristol, Bath & the West, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Bath to Retford train arrive?

Bath to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Bath to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bath to Retford is 166 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Bath to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 312+ hotels available in Retford.

Bath to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 37 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Bath to Retford by train, bus, or car

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 40m
£48–236
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
7h 39m
£14–39
Drive 165.3 mi
1. Drive from Bath to Retfordcar 165.3 mi
3h 32m
£41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
5h 9m
£77–165
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Westgate Buildings to Bus Stationbus X39 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
4. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 90 / ...
5. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
9h 35m

Bath to Retford by train and subway

128Weekly Services

3h 40mAverage Duration

£48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 247 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Westgate Buildings to Retford Bus Station via Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Newark Bus Station in around 9h 35m.

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