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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Luton is to drive which costs £29 - £45 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Luton is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs £29 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Luton?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Luton station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Luton Station Interchange via The Wharf and St Margaret's Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.

How far is it from Retford to Luton?

The distance between Retford and Luton is 126 miles. The road distance is 118.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Luton without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 53m and costs £75 - £160.

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

It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Retford to Luton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Luton bus from?

Retford to Luton bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.

Where does the Retford to Luton bus arrive?

Retford to Luton bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Castle Gate station.

Can I drive from Retford to Luton?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Luton is 119 miles. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Retford to Luton.

Where can I stay near Luton?

There are 1092+ hotels available in Luton.

Retford to Luton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 90 bus, and car

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stevenagetrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 100 / ...
2h 53m
£78–156
Drive 118.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Lutoncar 118.1 mi
2h 3m
£30–42
Bus, line 90 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus 90
3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain
4. Take the train from Kettering to Lutontrain
4h 42m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Luton Station Interchangebus 230 / ...
5h 13m

Retford to Luton by train and bus

73Weekly Services

2h 53mAverage Duration

£78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 125.7 mi
Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Luton Station Interchange via Castle Gate, The Wharf, and St Margaret's Bus Station in around 5h 13m.

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