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How to get fromRetford to Chesterby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Chester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Crewe

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Crewetrain train
    3h 6m
    £36–74

  2. Drive  101 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retford to Chestercar car 101 mi
    2h 6m
    £26–37

  3. Line 99 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Warrington Centraltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Warrington Bus Interchange Stand G to Chester Bus Interchangebus bus X30
    5h 21m
    £29–53

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chestertrain train
    3h 14m
    £37–76

Retford to Chester by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Chester via Sheffield, Stockport, and Crewe in around 3h 6m.

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