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How to get fromCardiff to Retfordby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 10m
    £65–180
  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    8h 6m
    £19–46
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 111 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus bus 152
    8h
    £26–64
  4. Drive 187.6 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Retfordcar car 187.6 mi
    3h 35m
    £46–66
  5. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    5h 43m

Cardiff to Retford by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£65Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h.

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