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

The cheapest way to get from Holyhead to Retford is to drive which costs £40 - £65 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Holyhead to Retford is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct train between Holyhead and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Retford. However, there are services departing from Holyhead and arriving at Retford via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

How far is it from Holyhead to Retford?

The distance between Holyhead and Retford is 191 miles. The road distance is 181.8 miles.

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

The best way to get from Holyhead to Retford without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs £45 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Holyhead to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Holyhead to Retford train from?

Holyhead to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Holyhead station.

Where does the Holyhead to Retford train arrive?

Holyhead to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Holyhead to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Holyhead to Retford is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Holyhead to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 308+ hotels available in Retford.

Holyhead to Retford - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 3 ways to get from Holyhead to Retford by train, car, or bus

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain Holyhead - Manchester Airport / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
5h 20m
£47–105
Drive 180.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Holyhead to Retfordcar 180.7 mi
3h 24m
£45–65
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chesterfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Stationbus 77
7h 11m
£55–111

Holyhead to Retford by train

70Weekly Trains

5h 20mAverage Duration

£47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 189.5 mi
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Holyhead, Wales and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Holyhead to Retford via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 5h 20m.

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