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

The cheapest way to get from Nottingham to Retford is to drive which costs £7 - £12 and takes 48 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Nottingham to Retford is to drive which takes 48 min and costs £7 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Nottingham and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Nottingham to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Beastmarket Hill and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Nottingham and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Nottingham to Retford. However, there are services departing from Nottingham and arriving at Retford via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

How far is it from Nottingham to Retford?

The distance between Nottingham and Retford is 56 miles. The road distance is 30.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Nottingham to Retford without a car is to train via Grantham which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £40.

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

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Nottingham to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Retford bus from?

Nottingham to Retford bus services, operated by Nottingham City Transport, depart from Beastmarket Hill station.

Where do I catch the Nottingham to Retford train from?

Nottingham to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Nottingham station.

Train or bus from Nottingham to Retford?

The best way to get from Nottingham to Retford is to train via Grantham which takes 1h 54m and costs £20 - £40. Alternatively, you can line 90 bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 3h 15m.

Where does the Nottingham to Retford bus arrive?

Nottingham to Retford bus services, operated by Nottingham City Transport, arrive at Newark Bus Station.

Where does the Nottingham to Retford train arrive?

Nottingham to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Nottingham to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Nottingham to Retford is 31 miles. It takes approximately 48 min to drive from Nottingham to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Nottingham to Retford - 6 ways to travel via train, line 90 bus

There are 6 ways to get from Nottingham to Retford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train via Grantham
best
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - Hull / ...
1h 54m
£20–35
Drive 30.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Nottingham to Retfordcar 30.7 mi
48 min
£8–12
Line 90 bus, line 37 bus
1. Take the bus from Beastmarket Hill to Newark Bus Stationbus 90
2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
3h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nottingham to Retfordtaxi 30.7 mi
48 min
£65–85
Train
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain Nottingham - Worksop
1h 59m
£18–29
Train, line 43 bus
1. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain Nottingham - Worksop
2. Take the bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Stationbus 43
2h 45m
£18–27

Nottingham to Retford by train

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Distance: 55.7 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

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

You can take a train from Nottingham to Retford via Grantham in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Beastmarket Hill to Retford Bus Station via Newark Bus Station in around 3h 15m.

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