There are 5 ways to get from Hartlepool to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train via York
best- Take the train from Hartlepool to Yorktrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from York to Retfordtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 44m£28–48Bus, line 99 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hartlepool Interchange to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4h 14m£21–48Drive 109.1 mi
- Drive from Hartlepool to Retfordcar 109.1 mi
1h 55m£27–39Train
- Take the train from Hartlepool to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Retfordtrain Middlesbrough - London Kings Cross
2h 56m£35–57Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Middlesbrough to Leedstrain Redcar Central - Manchester Airport / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
5h 18m£56–107
Hartlepool to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hartlepool to Retford is to bus and line 99 bus which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Hartlepool to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Hartlepool to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool Interchange and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Retford. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool and arriving at Retford via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Hartlepool and Retford is 109 miles. The road distance is 109.7 miles.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Retford without a car is to train via York which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £50.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Hartlepool to Retford, including transfers.
Hartlepool to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Hartlepool Interchange station.
Hartlepool to Retford train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, depart from Hartlepool station.
The best way to get from Hartlepool to Retford is to train via York which takes 2h 44m and costs £28 - £50. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £20 - £50 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Hartlepool, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Hartlepool to Retford via York in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartlepool Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 4h 14m.
Train from Hartlepool to York
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–26
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from York to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Middlesbrough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £29–45
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hartlepool to Middlesbrough
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–50
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Hartlepool Interchange to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Hartlepool to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Hartlepool to Retford train services, operated by Grand Central Trains, arrive at York station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hartlepool to Retford is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Hartlepool to Retford.
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