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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Inverness is to bus which costs £45 - £150 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Inverness is to train and fly which takes 5h 33m and costs £110 - £260.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Inverness?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Inverness. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Inverness via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 35m.

How far is it from Retford to Inverness?

The distance between Retford and Inverness is 440 miles. The road distance is 387.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Inverness without a car is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £100 - £200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 35m to get from Retford to Inverness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Inverness bus from?

Retford to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Inverness train from?

Retford to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.

Train or bus from Retford to Inverness?

The best way to get from Retford to Inverness is to train which takes 7h 35m and costs £100 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £150 and takes 12h 30m.

Where does the Retford to Inverness bus arrive?

Retford to Inverness bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Retford to Inverness train arrive?

Retford to Inverness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Inverness station.

Can I drive from Retford to Inverness?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Inverness is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 13m to drive from Retford to Inverness.

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

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Retford to Inverness - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

Q: Is there a direct bus between Retford and Inverness?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Inverness station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bus Station Stance 3 via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Edinburgh, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 30m.

There are 9 ways to get from Retford to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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 Invernesstrain London Kings Cross - Inverness
7h 35m
£100–199
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
2. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus Uk094
12h 30m
£48–148
Drive 385.4 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Invernesscar 385.4 mi
7h 13m
£94–136
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 33m
£111–258
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
3. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus
10h 30m
£149–236
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LHR - INV
6h 11m
£107–390
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane LTN - INV
5h 48m
£88–208
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane BHX - INV
6h 12m
£95–322
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain
8h 27m
£137–331

Retford to Inverness by train

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Distance: 437.4 mi
Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Inverness, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Inverness once daily. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 6h 22m. Caledonian Sleeper also services this route once a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bus Station Stance 3 via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Edinburgh, Bus Station in around 12h 30m.

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