There are 6 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 20m£28–44Drive 42.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Derbycar 42.3 mi
1h£11–15Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Castle to Derbytrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2h 37mBus, 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
2h 57mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Retford to Derbytaxi 42.3 mi
1h£100–120Bus, line 14 bus
- 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 28m£11–18
Retford to Derby by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Derby is to drive which costs £10 - £15 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Derby is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £15.
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 2h 57m.
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 20m.
The distance between Retford and Derby is 60 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £28 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 20m 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 20m and costs £28 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 90 bus, which costs and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Derby, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 20m. 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 2h 57m.
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Newark Castle to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
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 Beastmarket Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Briar Road to Mansfield Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- Trent Barton
Bus from Mansfield Bus Station to Corporation Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Trent Barton
- Single
- £6–9
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £100–120
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7733 895 141
- Website
- retfordtaxis.com
DN Cars
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 948
Malcolm's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 333
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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 1h to drive from Retford to Derby.
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