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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Retford is to fly and train which costs £35 - £150 and takes 5h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Retford is to fly and train which takes 5h 1m and costs £35 - £150.

How far is it from Dublin to Retford?

The distance between Dublin and Retford is 249 miles.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Retford without a car is to ferry and train via Sheffield which takes 9h 50m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Dublin to Retford, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 317+ hotels available in Retford.

Dublin to Retford - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car

There are 7 ways to get from Dublin to Retford by plane, train, ferry, car, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Manchester Airport, train
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1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane DUB - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
5h 1m
£36–150
Ferry, train via Sheffield
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
9h 50m
£100–193
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
10h 51m
£87–150
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Belfastcar
2. Take the car ferry from Belfast to Cairnryancarferry
3. Drive from Cairnryan to Retfordcar
8h 56m
£116–178
Fly to Liverpool, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
5h 49m
£46–192
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane DUB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 30m
£48–190
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Guiseley to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
4. Take the train from Doncaster to Retfordtrain
6h 41m
£39–159

Dublin to Retford by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

9h 50mAverage Duration

£100Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Retford.

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Distance: 247.3 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Retford, England?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Retford. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Manchester Airport (MAN), walk to Manchester Airport, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Sheffield, then take the train to Retford. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Retford via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 9h 50m.

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