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£27–41Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Roadbus Sa
- Take the bus from Briar Road to Victoria Bus Stationbus Sa
- Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Bus Stationbus Ra
3h 3m£10–18Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Castle to Derbytrain Lincoln Central - Derby / ...
2h 37mDrive 42.3 mi
- Drive from Retford to Derbycar 42.3 mi
1h£11–15Taxi
- 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 27m£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 Briar Road and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
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 £26 - £45.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Retford to Derby, including transfers.
Retford to Derby bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, 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 £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £18 and takes 3h 3m.
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 Briar Road and Victoria Bus Station in around 3h 3m.
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- 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 Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Briar Road 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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