There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
4h 21m£43–118Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Retford to MeadowhallLincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to PenrithUkn31
4h 41m£20–39Drive 139.6 mi
- Drive from Retford to Penrith139.6 mi
2h 23m£34–50Bus
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's SupermarketUkn31
5h 55m
Retford to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Penrith is to train and bus which costs £19 - £40 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Booth's Supermarket via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Retford and Penrith is 169 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Retford to Penrith, including transfers.
Retford to Penrith bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 station.
Retford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £40 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 55m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Penrith North Lakes via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Booth's Supermarket via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 5h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–30
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Retford to Meadowhall
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–18
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–70
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Penrith bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 station.
Retford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Penrith is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Retford to Penrith.
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