There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Ludlow by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Ludlowtrain
4h 2m£43–86Drive 118.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Ludlowcar 118.3 mi
2h 35m£29–42Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Castle to Crewetrain
- Take the train from Crewe to Ludlowtrain
6h 24m
Retford to Ludlow by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Ludlow is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Ludlow is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Ludlow. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Ludlow via Sheffield and Stockport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Retford and Ludlow is 145 miles. The road distance is 119 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Ludlow without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs £40 - £90.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Retford to Ludlow, including transfers.
Retford to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Ludlow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Ludlow is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Retford to Ludlow.
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Ludlow, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Ludlow via Sheffield and Stockport in around 4h 2m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–8
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £5–8
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £7–10
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £7–10
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–29
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Standard
- £11–17
- 1st Class
- £23–29
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £12–19
Train from Newark Castle to Crewe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £27–45
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Stockport to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £30–50
Train from Crewe to Ludlow
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Anytime Day Single
- £23–35
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
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