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

The cheapest way to get from Derby to Retford is to bus which costs £7 - £13 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Derby to Retford is to drive which takes 58 min and costs £10 - £16.

Is there a direct bus between Derby and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Derby station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Victoria Bus Station and Briar Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Derby and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Derby to Retford. However, there are services departing from Derby and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.

How far is it from Derby to Retford?

The distance between Derby and Retford is 60 miles. The road distance is 43.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Derby to Retford without a car is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £9 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 47m to get from Derby to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Derby to Retford bus from?

Derby to Retford bus services, operated by Trent Barton, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Derby to Retford train from?

Derby to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Derby station.

Train or bus from Derby to Retford?

The best way to get from Derby to Retford is to train which takes 1h 47m and costs £9 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £13 and takes 3h 48m.

Where does the Derby to Retford bus arrive?

Derby to Retford bus services, operated by Trent Barton, arrive at Victoria Bus Station.

Where does the Derby to Retford train arrive?

Derby to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Derby to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Derby to Retford is 44 miles. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Derby to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Derby to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, car, taxi, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Derby to Retford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain Reading - York / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
1h 47m
£9–43
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Bus Stationbus Ra
2. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Roadbus Sa
3. Take the bus from Briar Road to Retford Bus Stationbus Sa
3h 48m
£8–12
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
2h 34m
Drive 43.3 mi
1. Drive from Derby to Retfordcar 43.3 mi
58 min
£11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Derby to Retfordtaxi 43.3 mi
58 min
£95–120

Derby to Retford by train

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Distance: 59.4 mi
Duration: 1h 47m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Retford via Sheffield in around 1h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Victoria Bus Station and Briar Road in around 3h 48m.

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