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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Retford is to bus which costs £15 - £60 and takes 8h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Retford is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £140.

Is there a direct bus between Crawley and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Crawley to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Town Centre South and arriving at Retford Bus Station via North Terminal Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.

Is there a direct train between Crawley and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Crawley to Retford. However, there are services departing from Three Bridges and arriving at Retford via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Crawley to Retford?

The distance between Crawley and Retford is 171 miles. The road distance is 177.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crawley to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Crawley to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Retford bus from?

Crawley to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from North Terminal Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Crawley to Retford train from?

Crawley to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges station.

Train or bus from Crawley to Retford?

The best way to get from Crawley to Retford is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £30 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £60 and takes 8h 44m.

Where does the Crawley to Retford bus arrive?

Crawley to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the Crawley to Retford train arrive?

Crawley to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Crawley to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Crawley to Retford is 177 miles. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Crawley to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 310+ hotels available in Retford.

Crawley to Retford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras IntlBrighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to RetfordLondon Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 57m
£33–133
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus StationUk900
8h 44m
£15–57
Drive 176.2 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Retford176.2 mi
3h 28m
£44–64
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Crawley to PeterboroughHorsham - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to RetfordLondon Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 6m
£68–131

Crawley to Retford by train

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2h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Three Bridges to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 5h 10m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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