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There are 7 ways to get from Cornwall to Retford by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Manchester Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane NQY - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    4h 21m
    £136–302

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 805
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk070 / ...
    13h 50m
    £54–86

  3. Train via London

    1. Take the train from Par to London Paddingtontrain train Penzance - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    7h 35m
    £131–270

  4. Drive  305.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cornwall to Retfordcar car 305.5 mi
    5h 31m
    £77–112

  5. Fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane NQY - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 44m
    £163–346

  6. Fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane NQY - STN
    2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    5h 27m
    £149–429

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Sheffieldtrain train Penzance - Edinburgh / ...
    8h 38m
    £150–227

Cornwall to Retford by train and subway

Calendar54Weekly Services
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Cornwall to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 321.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a train from Luxulyan to Retford via Par, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bowling Green Turn to Retford Bus Station via Bus Station, Bristol Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 13h 50m.

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