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How to get fromRetford to Aberdeenby train, bus, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Retford to Aberdeen by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to AberdeentrainLondon Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
    5h 34m
    £150–220

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Retford to MeadowhalltrainLincoln Central - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Aberdeen Bus StationbusUkn11
    10h 51m
    £33–80

  3. Drive 349.1 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Aberdeencar349.1 mi
    6h 29m
    £87–125

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeMAN - ABZ
    5h 38m
    £85–224

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeBHX - ABZ
    6h 4m
    £108–278

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeLHR - ABZ
    5h 48m
    £106–428

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)planeLTN - ABZ
    5h 47m
    £66–304

Retford to Aberdeen by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Aberdeen, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to Aberdeen once daily. Tickets cost £150–220 and the journey takes 5h 34m.

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