There are 3 ways to get from Middlesbrough to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Middlesbrough to RetfordMiddlesbrough - London Kings Cross
1h 30m£65–95Drive 99.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Middlesbrough to Retford99.8 mi
1h 41m£25–36Bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7436
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station99 / ...
3h 5m£30–43
Middlesbrough to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Middlesbrough to Retford is to drive which costs £24 - £40 and takes 1h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Middlesbrough to Retford is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Middlesbrough station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station Stand Z and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Middlesbrough and arriving at Retford. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Retford is 101 miles. The road distance is 100.3 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Retford without a car is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £65 - £95.
The train from Middlesbrough to Retford takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Middlesbrough to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Stand Z.
Middlesbrough to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Middlesbrough station.
The best way to get from Middlesbrough to Retford is to train which takes 1h 30m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £30 - £45 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between Middlesbrough, England and Retford, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Middlesbrough to Retford 5 times a week. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Retford Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 3h 5m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Middlesbrough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Anytime Day Single
- £65–95
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Bus Station Stand Z to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Middlesbrough to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Middlesbrough to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesbrough to Retford is 100 miles. It takes approximately 1h 41m to drive from Middlesbrough to Retford.
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