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 £14 - £80 and takes 8h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Crawley to Retford is to train via London which takes 2h 54m and costs £28 - £120.

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 34m.

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 54m.

How far is it from Crawley to Retford?

The distance between Crawley and Retford is 171 miles. The road distance is 177.2 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 via London which takes 2h 54m and costs £28 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m 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 Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 via London which takes 2h 54m and costs £28 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £80 and takes 8h 34m.

Where does the Crawley to Retford bus arrive?

Crawley to Retford bus services, operated by Atlantic Travel GB Ltd, 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 30m 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 77+ 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 via London
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 54m
£29–112
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Uk900
8h 34m
£14–77
Drive 176.2 mi
1. Drive from Crawley to Retfordcar 176.2 mi
3h 30m
£43–63
Train
1. Take the train from Crawley to Stevenagetrain Horsham - Peterborough / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
3h 42m
£101–159

Crawley to Retford by train

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Distance: 170.2 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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 54m. Alternatively, Atlantic Travel GB Ltd operates a bus from North Terminal Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 5h 10m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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