There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 26m£40–126Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cheltenham to Retfordcar 128.4 mi
2h 23m£32–46Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Lost Village Festival Sitebus Lv8
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
6h 11mTrain, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
4h 35m
Cheltenham to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Retford is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Lost Village Festival Site, North Gate station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Retford. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Retford is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cheltenham to Retford, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.
Cheltenham to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Retford is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Retford via Sheffield in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Lost Village Festival Site, North Gate station, Kirk Gate, and Trent Bridge in around 6h 11m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–75
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Lost Village Festival Site
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Cheltenham to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lost Village Festival Site station.
Cheltenham to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Retford is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Cheltenham to Retford.
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