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

The cheapest way to get from Bude to Retford is to bus which costs £30 - £60 and takes 13h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bude to Retford is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs £65 - £100.

Is there a direct bus between Bude and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Bude to Retford station. However, there are services departing from The Strand and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Railway Station, Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 51m.

How far is it from Bude to Retford?

The distance between Bude and Retford is 320 miles. The road distance is 286.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Bude to Retford without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 38m and costs £65 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Bude to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bude to Retford bus from?

Bude to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from The Strand station.

Where does the Bude to Retford bus arrive?

Bude to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Railway Station.

Can I drive from Bude to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Bude to Retford is 286 miles. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Bude to Retford.

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 318+ hotels available in Retford.

Bude to Retford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
8h 38m
£67–248
Bus via Birmingham
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
4. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
13h 51m
£32–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus 6
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 66
3. Take the bus from Exeter to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
13h 43m
£33–58
Drive 284.4 mi
1. Drive from Bude to Retfordcar 284.4 mi
5h 20m
£69–100
Bus to Newquay Cornwall Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane NQY - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
8h 23m
£61–274
Bus to Exeter, fly, train
1. Take the bus from The Strand to Railway Stationbus
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
8h 5m
£87–309

Bude to Retford by bus and train

62Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

£67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 318.4 mi
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a bus from The Strand to Retford Bus Station via Railway Station, Bus Station, Exeter, Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 13h 43m.

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