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How to get fromRetford to Invernessby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Retford to Inverness by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Invernesstrain train London Kings Cross - Inverness
    6h 39m
    £150–210

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Bus Station Stance 3bus bus Uk093
    12h 24m
    £61–175

  3. Drive 385.5 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Invernesscar car 385.5 mi
    7h 13m
    £94–136

  4. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane MAN - INV
    6h 19m
    £113–276

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the bus from George Street to Inverness Union Streetbus bus Ember
    10h 17m
    £165–250

  6. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LHR - INV
    6h 28m
    £108–405

  7. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane LTN - INV
    6h 5m
    £97–239

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane MAN - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    8h 57m
    £133–365

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane plane BHX - INV
    6h 24m
    £110–302

  10. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane plane BHX - ABZ
    3. Take the train from Aberdeen to Invernesstrain train
    8h 53m
    £150–381

Retford to Inverness by train

Calendar1Weekly Trains
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket£150Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 437.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to Inverness once a week. Tickets cost £150–210 and the journey takes 6h 39m. 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 Buchanan Bus Station in around 12h 24m.

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