There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Derby by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
1h 21m£26–43Bus, line 14 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Roadbus Sa
- Take the bus from Briar Road to Mansfield Bus Stationbus 14 / ...
- Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Station to Corporation Streetbus 9.1 / ...
3h 47m£9–13Bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Beastmarket Hillbus 90
- Take the bus from Upper Parliament Street to Bus Stationbus Ra
3h 38mDrive 42.9 mi
- Drive from Retford to Derbycar 42.9 mi
59 min£11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Retford to Derbytaxi 42.9 mi
59 min£95–120
Retford to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Derby is to bus and line 14 bus which costs £8 - £14 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Derby is to drive which takes 59 min and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Newark Bus Station and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Derby via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
The distance between Retford and Derby is 60 miles. The road distance is 43.2 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £25 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Retford to Derby, including transfers.
Retford to Derby bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Derby is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs £25 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 90 bus, which costs and takes 3h 38m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Derby, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bus Station via Newark Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, and Upper Parliament Street in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- 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
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 115 950 6070
- travelcentre@nctx.co.uk
- Website
- nctx.co.uk
Bus from Newark Bus Station to Beastmarket Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.nctx.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Upper Parliament Street to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
Bus from Mansfield Bus Station to Corporation Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–6
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Briar Road to Mansfield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- £95–120
Malcolm's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 333
DN Cars
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 948
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7733 895 141
- Website
- retfordtaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Derby bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.
Retford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Derby is 43 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Retford to Derby.
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