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How to get fromReading to Retfordby train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Retford by train, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    2h 42m
    £44–120

  2. Drive  155.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Retfordcar car 155.3 mi
    2h 55m
    £39–56

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 29m
    £90–300

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 5m
    £81–123

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Reading to Farringdon Withouttrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    4h 30m
    £91–142

Reading to Retford by train and subway

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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 42m.

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