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

The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Retford is to bus and train which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 32m.

Is there a direct train between Carlisle and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Retford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Retford via Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.

How far is it from Carlisle to Retford?

The distance between Carlisle and Retford is 191 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Carlisle to Retford without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h and costs £75 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Carlisle to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Retford bus from?

Carlisle to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.

Where do I catch the Carlisle to Retford train from?

Carlisle to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.

Train or bus from Carlisle to Retford?

The best way to get from Carlisle to Retford is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h and costs £75 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 32m.

Where does the Carlisle to Retford bus arrive?

Carlisle to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Carlisle to Retford train arrive?

Carlisle to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.

Can I drive from Carlisle to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Retford is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Carlisle to Retford.

How do I get a train ticket from Carlisle to Retford?

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 318+ hotels available in Retford.

Carlisle to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain
4h
£79–198
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 11m
£19–29
Drive 158.6 mi
1. Drive from Carlisle to Retfordcar 158.6 mi
2h 46m
£39–57
Train
1. Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
5h 20m
£24–32
Bus
1. Take the bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
6h 32m

Carlisle to Retford by train

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Map of how to get from Carlisle to Retford.

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Distance: 189.5 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Carlisle to Retford via Newcastle and York in around 4h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 6h 32m.

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