There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Bournemouth by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 19m£64–150Drive 221.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Bournemouthcar 221.8 mi
3h 45m£56–81Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airportbus
- Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouthbus
8h 49mTrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
6h 12m£113–184
Retford to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Bournemouth is to drive which costs £55 - £85 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Bournemouth is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Bournemouth via The Wharf, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and London Heathrow Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
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 19m.
The distance between Retford and Bournemouth is 250 miles. The road distance is 223.1 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Bournemouth without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Retford to Bournemouth, including transfers.
Retford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Bournemouth is to train via London which takes 4h 19m and costs £60 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 49m.
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 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bournemouth via Castle Gate, The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station, and London Heathrow Airport in around 8h 49m.
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Bournemouth bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Castle Gate station.
Retford to Bournemouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Bournemouth is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Retford to Bournemouth.
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