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 - £160 and takes 5h 26m.

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 26m and costs £35 - £160.

How far is it from Dublin to Retford?

The distance between Dublin and Retford is 247 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 49m and costs £75 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Dublin to Retford, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 278+ hotels available in Retford.

Dublin to Retford - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, car

There are 9 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 Liverpool, train
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane DUB - LPL
2. Take the train from Liverpool South Parkway to Sheffieldtrain
5h 52m
£58–195
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane DUB - LBA
2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain
5h 26m
£35–159
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 49m
£79–172
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
11h 22m
£83–225
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
£94–173
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
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
6h 4m
£48–165
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 33m
£72–184
Fly to East Midlands Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to East Midlands Airport (EMA)plane DUB - EMA
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain
3. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain
6h 36m
£46–171
Fly to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane DUB - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
6h 21m
£80–253

Dublin to Retford by ferry and train

26Weekly Services

9h 49mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dublin to Retford.

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Distance: 245.2 mi
Duration: 5h 52m

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 Liverpool (LPL), walk to Liverpool John Lennon Airport, take the bus to Liverpool South Parkway, walk to Liverpool South Parkway, 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 49m.

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