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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    4h 17m
    £66–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus bus Ukn14
    9h
    £35–70

  3. Drive 221.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Retfordcar car 221.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £54–79

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 26m
    £86–203

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London Bridge to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    5h 30m
    £46–145

  6. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 56m
    £47–236

Bournemouth to Retford by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Retford via Reading, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Retford Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 9h.

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