There are 5 ways to get from Cromer 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- Take the train from Cromer to Norwichtrain
- Take the train from Norwich to Peterboroughtrain
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
4h 41m£69–105Drive 123.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cromer to Retfordcar 123.4 mi
2h 26m£31–45Bus, line 9 bus, line 49 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Loke to Railway Approachbus 44A / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Approach to Oak Streetbus 9 / ...
- Take the bus from Oak Street to Railway Stationbus 49 / ...
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Horse Fair Bus Stationbus B / ...
- Take the bus from Horse Fair Bus Station to Queensgate Bus Stnbus B / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
6h 29mTrain via Grantham
- Take the train from Cromer to Norwichtrain
- Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain
5h 4m£69–111Train, bus, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Cromer to Norwichtrain
- Take the train from Norwich to Granthamtrain
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 24
- Take the bus from Castle Gate to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
7h 28m
Cromer to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cromer to Retford is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cromer to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £30 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Cromer to Retford. However, there are services departing from Cromer and arriving at Retford via Norwich and Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 41m.
The distance between Cromer and Retford is 173 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cromer to Retford without a car is to train which takes 4h 41m and costs £65 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Cromer to Retford, including transfers.
Cromer to Retford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Cromer station.
Cromer to Retford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Norwich station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cromer to Retford is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Cromer to Retford.
Book your Cromer to Retford train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Cromer, Norfolk, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Cromer to Retford via Norwich and Peterborough in around 4h 41m.
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- contactcentre@greateranglia.co.uk
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cromer to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cromer to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Greater Anglia
Train from Cromer to Norwich
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- Greater Anglia
- Phone
- 01263 712800
- sales@sanderscoaches.com
- Website
- Sanders Coaches
Bus from The Loke to Railway Approach
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- Sanders Coaches
Bus from Railway Approach to Oak Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Sanders Coaches
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 343+ hotels available in Retford.

