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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Durham is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Durham is to drive which takes 2h and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Durham?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Durham. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Durham via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Retford to Durham?

The distance between Retford and Durham is 116 miles. The road distance is 115.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Durham without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £85.

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

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Retford to Durham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Durham train from?

Retford to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Doncaster station.

Where does the Retford to Durham train arrive?

Retford to Durham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Durham station.

Can I drive from Retford to Durham?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Durham is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Retford to Durham.

How do I get a train ticket from Retford to Durham?

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Where can I stay near Durham?

There are 1054+ hotels available in Durham.

Retford to Durham - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 99 bus

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

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 Doncaster to Durhamtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
2h 24m
£33–84
Drive 114.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Durhamcar 114.7 mi
2h
£28–41
Line 99 bus, train
1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 29 / ...
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Durhamtrain
2h 25m
£29–77
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Durhamtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Newcastle / ...
3h 19m
£53–113

Retford to Durham by train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

£33Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Retford to Durham.

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Distance: 115.4 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Durham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Doncaster to Durham every 4 hours. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 11m. London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) also services this route 5 times a day.

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