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

The cheapest way to get from Northampton to Retford is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Northampton to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Northampton and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Northampton to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Coach Park and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Northampton and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Retford. However, there are services departing from Northampton and arriving at Retford via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Northampton to Retford?

The distance between Northampton and Retford is 205 miles. The road distance is 86.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Northampton to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £27 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Northampton to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Retford bus from?

Northampton to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Coach Park station.

Where do I catch the Northampton to Retford train from?

Northampton to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Northampton station.

Train or bus from Northampton to Retford?

The best way to get from Northampton to Retford is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs £27 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 39m.

Where does the Northampton to Retford bus arrive?

Northampton to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Northampton to Retford train arrive?

Northampton to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at London Euston station.

Can I drive from Northampton to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Northampton to Retford is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Northampton to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Northampton to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 37 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Northampton to Retford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 16m
£27–178
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop Gbus X4
2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus X4
3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
4h 44m
£17–35
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus Ukn31
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
4h 39m
Drive 85.9 mi
1. Drive from Northampton to Retfordcar 85.9 mi
1h 45m
£21–31
Bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
4h 52m

Northampton to Retford by train and foot

128Weekly Services

3h 16mAverage Duration

£27Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Northampton to Retford.

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Northampton to Retford via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Park to Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 4h 39m.

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