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How to get fromManchester to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    2h 10m
    £24–48

  2. Drive 63.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Retfordcar car 63.1 mi
    1h 32m
    £16–22

  3. Bus, line 99 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    4. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    4h 42m

  4. Train, line 99 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    2h 40m
    £24–41

Manchester to Retford by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration2h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Retford Bus Station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 4h 42m.

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