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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Retford is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Racecourse and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Retford?

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 28m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Retford?

The distance between Cheltenham and Retford is 145 miles. The road distance is 129.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Cheltenham to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Retford bus from?

Cheltenham to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Cheltenham Racecourse station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Retford train from?

Cheltenham to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Retford?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Retford is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £40 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 5h 53m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Retford bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Cheltenham to Retford train arrive?

Cheltenham to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Cheltenham to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Retford is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Cheltenham to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 312+ hotels available in Retford.

Cheltenham to Retford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 37 bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Retford by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to SheffieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to RetfordLeeds - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 28m
£40–125
Drive 128.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Retford128.4 mi
2h 22m
£32–46
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Broad Marsh Bus StationCf3
2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Station37 / ...
5h 53m
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derby
2. Take the train from Derby to Newark Castle
3. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station37 / ...
4h 40m

Cheltenham to Retford by train

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Map of how to get from Cheltenham to Retford.

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Distance: 143.8 mi
Duration: 3h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cheltenham Racecourse to Retford Bus Station via Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station in around 5h 53m.

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