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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Retford is to bus which costs £18 - £50 and takes 8h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Retford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Exeter to Retford?

The distance between Exeter and Retford is 265 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Retford without a car is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £75 - £230.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Exeter to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Retford bus from?

Exeter to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Retford train from?

Exeter to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Retford?

The best way to get from Exeter to Retford is to train which takes 5h 15m and costs £75 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £50 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Exeter to Retford bus arrive?

Exeter to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Exeter to Retford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Exeter to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Retford is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Exeter to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Exeter to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to SheffieldPlymouth - Sheffield / ...
5h 15m
£75–230
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus StationUk049 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Uk070 / ...
8h 56m
£18–50
Drive 241 mi
1. Drive from Exeter to Retford241 mi
4h 11m
£61–87
Fly, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EXT - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retford
5h 12m
£98–324
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station101 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station150 / ...
10h 38m
£23–62

Exeter to Retford by train

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Distance: 263.2 mi
Duration: 5h 15m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £70–220 and the journey takes 3h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Retford Bus Station via Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h 56m.

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