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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Retford is to bus which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Retford is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £170.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Bus Station Stand Z and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Retford. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Retford via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Retford?

The distance between Edinburgh and Retford is 254 miles. The road distance is 229.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £170.

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

It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Edinburgh to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Retford bus from?

Edinburgh to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Retford train from?

Edinburgh to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Retford?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Retford is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs £70 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £70 and takes 8h 28m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Retford bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station Stand 11.

Where does the Edinburgh to Retford train arrive?

Edinburgh to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Retford is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Edinburgh to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 287+ hotels available in Retford.

Edinburgh to Retford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 51m
£72–166
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus Ukn10 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
8h 28m
£31–67
Drive 227.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Retfordcar 227.9 mi
4h 26m
£56–81
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
5h 54m
£82–178
Train, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4h 29m
£60–172
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
5h 41m
£140–208
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane EDI - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
6h 1m
£122–340
Fly Edinburgh Airport to London Stansted Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane EDI - STN
2. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
6h 18m
£82–172
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane EDI - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
5h 41m
£88–208
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane GLA - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
6h 38m
£96–216

Edinburgh to Retford by train

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Retford via York in around 3h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand Z, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h 28m.

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