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 38m and costs £60 - £230.

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 32m.

How far is it from Inverness to Retford?

The distance between Inverness and Retford is 440 miles. The road distance is 387.6 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 32m and costs £60 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Inverness to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Inverness to Retford train from?

Inverness to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness 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?

There are 318+ hotels available in Retford.

Inverness to Retford - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Inverness to Retford by train, car, plane, or bus

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain
7h 32m
£61–184
Bus, train
cheapest
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
£41–162
Drive 385.3 mi
1. Drive from Inverness to Retfordcar 385.3 mi
7h 6m
£94–136
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 46m
£98–230
Train
1. Take the train from Inverness to Doncastertrain Inverness - London Kings Cross / ...
7h 36m
£71–231
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
5h 58m
£77–346
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 38m
£65–221
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 33m
£96–252

Inverness to Retford by train

53Weekly Trains

7h 32mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 437.3 mi
Duration: 7h 32m

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 32m.

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