There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Matlock Bath by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Derby
- Take the train from Derby to Matlock Bath
2h 22m£18–64Drive 35.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Matlock Bath35.4 mi
55 min£9–13Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar RoadSa
- Take the bus from Briar Road to Victoria Bus StationSa
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Fishpond HotelTp
4h 1m£11–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Retford to Matlock Bath35.4 mi
55 min£75–90Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station38 / ...
- Take the train from Newark Castle to Matlock BathLincoln Central - Matlock / ...
3h 42m
Retford to Matlock Bath by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Matlock Bath is to drive which costs £8 - £13 and takes 55 min.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Matlock Bath is to drive which takes 55 min and costs £8 - £13.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Fishpond Hotel via Briar Road, Victoria Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Matlock Bath. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Matlock Bath via Sheffield and Derby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Retford and Matlock Bath is 76 miles. The road distance is 35.6 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Matlock Bath without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £18 - £65.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Retford to Matlock Bath, including transfers.
Retford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Matlock Bath is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs £18 - £65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £19 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Matlock Bath, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Matlock Bath via Sheffield and Derby in around 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel via Briar Road, Victoria Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 1m.
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- 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
- £5–15
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–40
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Derby to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–9
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Newark Castle to Matlock Bath
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–25
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Standard
- £16–25
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Road
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Briar Road to Victoria Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
- Phone
- 0844 351 1120
- help@centrebus.com
- Website
- highpeakbuses.com
Bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6
- Website
- High Peak
- Phone
- +44 1773 712265
- talk@trentbarton.co.uk
- Website
- trentbarton.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Fishpond Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.trentbarton.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- £75–90
Malcolm's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 333
DN Cars
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 948
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7733 895 141
- Website
- retfordtaxis.com
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Matlock Bath bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Briar Road station.
Retford to Matlock Bath train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Matlock Bath is 36 miles. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Retford to Matlock Bath.
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