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

The cheapest way to get from Crawley to Retford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 31m.

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 54m and costs £50 - £150.

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 which takes 2h 54m and costs £50 - £150.

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 train from?

Crawley to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Three Bridges 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 31m 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 318+ hotels available in Retford.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 54m
£51–142
Drive 176.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Crawley to Retfordcar 176.2 mi
3h 31m
£44–63
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Three Bridges to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 26m
£88–296
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Crawley to Peterboroughtrain Horsham - Peterborough
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 6m
£110–185

Crawley to Retford by train

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2h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 170.3 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.

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