What is the cheapest way to get from Retford to Coniston?

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Coniston is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Retford to Coniston?

The fastest way to get from Retford to Coniston is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £30 - £50.

How far is it from Retford to Coniston?

The distance between Retford and Coniston is 159 miles. The road distance is 138.3 miles.

How do I travel from Retford to Coniston without a car?

The best way to get from Retford to Coniston without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £60 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Retford to Coniston?

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Retford to Coniston, including transfers.

Can I drive from Retford to Coniston?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Coniston is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Retford to Coniston.

Where can I stay near Coniston?

There are 3231+ hotels available in Coniston.

Retford to Coniston - 4 ways to travel via train, line 99 bus, bus, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Road
3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Oxenholme Lake District
5h 16m
£63–121
Drive 137.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Coniston137.5 mi
2h 48m
£35–50
Line 99 bus, bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B129 / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4X3 / ...
3. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
4. Take the bus from Penrith Rail Station to KeswickX5 / ...
5. Take the taxi from Keswick to Coniston
8h 40m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Barrow-in-Furness
3. Take the bus from Ramsden Square to The CrownX7
7h 5m

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Distance: 158.3 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Coniston, Cumbria, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Coniston via Sheffield, Manchester Oxford Road, Oxenholme Lake District, and Windermere in around 5h 16m.

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