There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Coventry by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to SheffieldLincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New StreetNewcastle - Reading / ...
2h 40m£35–91Drive 81.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Coventry81.4 mi
1h 26m£21–30Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station38 / ...
- Take the bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Station151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station777
4h 47mBus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station38 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Castle to Leicester
- Take the bus from Welford Place to Pool Meadow Bus StationX6
5h 6m
Retford to Coventry by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Coventry is to drive which costs £20 - £30 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Coventry is to drive which takes 1h 26m and costs £20 - £30.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Coventry station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Pool Meadow Bus Station via The Wharf and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Coventry. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Coventry via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Retford and Coventry is 118 miles. The road distance is 81.9 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Coventry without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Retford to Coventry, including transfers.
Retford to Coventry bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Coventry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Coventry is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs £35 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 47m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Coventry, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Coventry via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station via Newark Bus Station, The Wharf, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 4h 47m.
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- 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
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Newark Castle to Leicester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0344 800 44 11
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Welford Place to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/midlands/
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Coventry bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.
Retford to Coventry train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Coventry is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 26m to drive from Retford to Coventry.
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