There are 6 ways to get from Cardigan to Retford by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
8h 54m£47–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 150 / ...
13h 1m£33–66Drive 220.2 mi
- Drive from Cardigan to Retfordcar 220.2 mi
4h 37m£54–78Bus, train via Shrewsbury
- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
9h 10m£54–146Bus, train via Bristol
- Take the bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen stationbus 460
- Take the train from Carmarthen to Swanseatrain
- Take the train from Swansea to Bristol Parkwaytrain
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
9h 15m£101–213Bus, train via Crewe
- Take the bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7bus T5
- Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsburytrain
- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Newark Castletrain
11h 29m£52–124
Cardigan to Retford by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cardigan to Retford is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 13h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Cardigan to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs £50 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardigan to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Ship Inn and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 1m.
The distance between Cardigan and Retford is 270 miles. The road distance is 221.5 miles.
The best way to get from Cardigan to Retford without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 54m and costs £45 - £150.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Cardigan to Retford, including transfers.
Cardigan to Retford bus services, operated by Richards Bros, depart from Ship Inn station.
Cardigan to Retford bus services, operated by Richards Bros, arrive at Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7.
Yes, the driving distance between Cardigan to Retford is 221 miles. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cardigan to Retford.
There are 312+ hotels available in Retford.
What companies run services between Cardigan, Wales and Retford, England?
You can take a bus from Ship Inn to Retford Bus Station via Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2, Birmingham Coach Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Newark Bus Station in around 13h 1m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–45
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–14
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Parkway to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–140
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–29
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Crewe to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £27–45
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Carmarthen to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–14
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
Train from Swansea to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 1239 613756
- enquiries@richardsbros.co.uk
- Website
- richardsbros.co.uk
Bus from Ship Inn to Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
Bus from Finch Square A to Carmarthen station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.richardsbros.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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