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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £28 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs £50 - £80.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Bournemouth via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Retford to Bournemouth?

The distance between Retford and Bournemouth is 250 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Retford to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Bournemouth bus from?

Retford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Bournemouth train from?

Retford to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Retford to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 4h 23m and costs £45 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £85 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Retford to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Retford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

Where does the Retford to Bournemouth train arrive?

Retford to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Retford to Bournemouth?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Bournemouth is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Retford to Bournemouth.

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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Retford to Bournemouth - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's CrossYork - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Waterloo to BournemouthLondon Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 23m
£45–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals436
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Station035 / ...
9h 30m
£29–83
Drive 221.8 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Bournemouth221.8 mi
3h 42m
£55–79
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)MAN - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
5h 12m
£88–224
Train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New StreetNewcastle - Reading / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to BournemouthManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 20m
£55–228
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Worksop to Nottingham
2. Take the train from Nottingham to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the bus from Green Line Coach Station to Bournemouth Station
9h 36m
£47–174
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to York
2. Take the train from York to Newcastle
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)NCL - SOU
4. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouth
5h 24m
£121–309

Retford to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

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4h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 248.3 mi
Duration: 4h 23m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Bournemouth via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bournemouth Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and London Victoria in around 9h 30m.

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