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

The cheapest way to get from Inverness to Retford is to drive which costs £90 - £140 and takes 7h 6m.

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 39m and costs £100 - £270.

Is there a direct bus between Inverness and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Inverness to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Union Street and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Inverness and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Retford. However, there are services departing from Inverness and arriving at Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.

How far is it from Inverness to Retford?

The distance between Inverness and Retford is 440 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 via Edinburgh which takes 7h 30m and costs £60 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 Ember, depart from Union Street station.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Retford train from?

Inverness to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.

Train or bus from Inverness to Retford?

The best way to get from Inverness to Retford is to train via Edinburgh which takes 7h 30m and costs £60 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 12h 29m.

Where does the Inverness to Retford bus arrive?

Inverness to Retford bus services, operated by Ember, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Inverness to Retford train arrive?

Inverness to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Inverness to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Inverness to Retford is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 6m to drive from Inverness to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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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 via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
3. Take the train from York to Retford
7h 30m
£64–209
Bus
1. Take the bus from Union Street to Buchanan Bus StationE8
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn31
12h 29m
Drive 385.7 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Retford385.7 mi
7h 6m
£95–137
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
5h 39m
£102–269
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to DoncasterInverness - London Kings Cross / ...
7h 54m
£71–231
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station Stance 3 to Queensferry StreetM90
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to SheffieldEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
9h 37m
£64–228
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)INV - LHR
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retford
6h 5m
£76–375
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Luton Airport (LTN)INV - LTN
2. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retford
5h 42m
£69–258
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
8h 4m
£106–272
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Aberdeen
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
8h 22m
£119–328

Inverness to Retford by train

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7h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 437.4 mi
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from Inverness to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Union Street to Retford Bus Station via Buchanan Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 12h 29m.

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