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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Retford is to bus which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Inverness to Retford is to fly and train which takes 5h 42m and costs £85 - £220.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stance 3 and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stand Z and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Inverness to Retford?

The distance between Inverness and Retford is 441 miles. The road distance is 388 miles.

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

The best way to get from Inverness to Retford without a car is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £110 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Inverness to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Retford bus from?

Inverness to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bus Station Stance 3.

Train or bus from Inverness to Retford?

The best way to get from Inverness to Retford is to train which takes 7h 36m and costs £110 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £100 and takes 12h 34m.

Where does the Inverness to Retford bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Inverness to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Retford is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 14m to drive from Inverness to Retford.

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 335+ hotels available in Retford.

Inverness to Retford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Inverness to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain Inverness - London Kings Cross
7h 36m
£110–185
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stand 11bus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
12h 34m
£55–100
Drive 385.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Retfordcar 385.7 mi
7h 14m
£96–138
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
5h 44m
£110–269
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Inverness Union Street to George Streetbus
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain
10h 30m
£149–238
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane INV - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
6h 14m
£108–394
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane INV - 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 42m
£88–213
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
8h 26m
£143–341
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Humberside Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Humberside Airport (HUY)plane INV - HUY
2. Take the train from Barnetby to Doncastertrain
8h 21m
£81–369
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
8h 53m
£173–370

Inverness to Retford by bus, foot, and train

77Weekly Services

10h 30mAverage Duration

£149Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Inverness to Retford.

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Distance: 438.7 mi
Duration: 7h 36m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Inverness to Doncaster once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Retford Bus Station via Edinburgh, Bus Station, Bus Station Stand 11, Bus Station Stand Z, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 12h 34m.

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