There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Cheltenham by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 12m£40–163Drive 128.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Cheltenhamcar 128.7 mi
2h 24m£32–46Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Castle to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Cheltenham Spatrain
4h 31m
Retford to Cheltenham by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Cheltenham is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
The distance between Retford and Cheltenham is 146 miles. The road distance is 129.5 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs £40 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Retford to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Retford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Cheltenham is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Retford to Cheltenham.
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Cheltenham Spa via Sheffield in around 3h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Newark Castle to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
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