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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Retford is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 4h 26m.

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 40m and costs £55 - £190.

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 Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

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 40m and costs £55 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Edinburgh to Retford, including transfers.

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.

Where does the Edinburgh to Retford train arrive?

Edinburgh to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster 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 275+ hotels available in Retford.

Edinburgh to Retford - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Retford by train, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 40m
£57–186
Drive 227.9 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Retfordcar 227.9 mi
4h 26m
£57–82
Fly 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
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
5h 56m
£84–168
Train via York
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
£73–174
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 35m
£145–215
Fly 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
5h 56m
£124–354
Fly 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 36m
£92–212
Fly 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 42m
£82–172

Edinburgh to Retford by train

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3h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 252.1 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 46m. Two other operators also service this route.

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