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

The cheapest way to get from Reading to Retford is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Reading to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £35 - £55.

Is there a direct bus between Reading and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Reading to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Reading RailAir and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Reading and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Reading to Retford. However, there are services departing from Reading and arriving at Retford via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

How far is it from Reading to Retford?

The distance between Reading and Retford is 178 miles. The road distance is 156.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Reading to Retford without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 54m and costs £50 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Reading to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Reading to Retford bus from?

Reading to Retford bus services, operated by RailAir, depart from Reading RailAir station.

Where do I catch the Reading to Retford train from?

Reading to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.

Train or bus from Reading to Retford?

The best way to get from Reading to Retford is to train via London which takes 2h 54m and costs £50 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 8h 22m.

Where does the Reading to Retford bus arrive?

Reading to Retford bus services, operated by RailAir, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

Where does the Reading to Retford train arrive?

Reading to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Reading to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Reading to Retford is 157 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Reading to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 308+ hotels available in Retford.

Reading to Retford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 54m
£51–125
Drive 155.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Reading to Retfordcar 155.6 mi
2h 50m
£39–56
Bus
1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra1
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
8h 22m
£41–83
Train
1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain Reading - York / ...
4h 28m
£69–147

Reading to Retford by train and subway

128Weekly Services

2h 54mAverage Duration

£51Cheapest Price

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Distance: 176.5 mi
Duration: 2h 54m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Retford Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Newark Bus Station in around 8h 22m.

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