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Cardiff to Retford

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Cardiff to Retford. The best route is Train via London, a distance of 254.899 km.

  1. Train via London

    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 19m
    £107–212

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus bus 202 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk070 / ...
    8h 33m
    £29–59

  3. Drive 187.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Retfordcar car 187.3 mi
    3h 36m
    £47–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Stockporttrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    5h 27m
    £89–156

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train Nottingham - Worksop
    6h 22m
    £108–152

Cardiff to Retford by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Retford Bus Station via Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h 33m.

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