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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 15m
    £47–116

  2. Drive  85.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Retfordcar car 85.9 mi
    1h 46m
    £22–31

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop Gbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus bus X4
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    4h 45m
    £26–35

  4. Bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Leicester St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    4h 50m

  5. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train
    3. Take the bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
    5h 17m
    £41–59

Northampton to Retford by train and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Retford Bus Station via Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 4h 50m.

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