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

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There are 6 ways to get from Retford to Bournemouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

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    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    4h 12m
    £39–164

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    8h 31m

  3. Drive 221.8 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Bournemouthcar car 221.8 mi
    3h 45m
    £55–79

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane MAN - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 37m
    £95–232

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train Newcastle - Reading / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
    6h 5m
    £53–228

  6. Train to Newcastle, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Southampton Airport (SOU)plane plane NCL - SOU
    3. Take the train from Southampton Airport Parkway to Bournemouthtrain train
    5h 42m
    £121–330

Retford to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar136Weekly Services
Duration4h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£39Cheapest Price
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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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Castle Gate, The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 8h 31m.

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