There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain Totnes - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 29m£83–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Stationbus Uk049 / ...
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Uk070 / ...
9h 2m£13–56Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 106 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
8h 36m£28–79Drive 241 mi
- Drive from Exeter to Retfordcar 241 mi
4h 11m£59–85Fly, train
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
5h 6m£88–304Train
- Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Sheffield / ...
5h 13m£71–267
Exeter to Retford by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Retford is to bus which costs £13 - £60 and takes 9h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs £55 - £85.
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 9h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Retford. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Retford via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
The distance between Exeter and Retford is 315 miles. The road distance is 242.4 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Retford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 29m and costs £80 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Exeter to Retford, including transfers.
Exeter to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bampfylde Street station.
Exeter to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
The best way to get from Exeter to Retford is to train via London which takes 4h 29m and costs £80 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £28 - £80 and takes 8h 36m.
What companies run services between Exeter, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Retford via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £75–140
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–100
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £28–90
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–85
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Exeter St Davids to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–260
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–28
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Exeter to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bus Station.
Exeter to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Retford is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Exeter to Retford.
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