There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Cheltenham by train, bus, or car
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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 22m£74–111Drive 128.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Cheltenhamcar 128.8 mi
2h 25m£32–46Bus, line 90 bus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus 90
- Take the train from Nottingham to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 22m
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 25m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 25m 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 22m.
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 22m and costs £70 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m 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 22m.
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–80
- Website
- Cross Country
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 115 950 6070
- travelcentre@nctx.co.uk
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
Bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
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