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How to get fromRetford to Prestonby train, bus or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Prestontrain
    2h 52m
    £19–66

  2. Train, bus, line 152 bus

    1. Take the train from Retford to Keighleytrain
    2. Take the bus from Keighley Bus Station to Bus StationbusM4
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Arrival Standbus152
    4h 52m

  3. Drive 96.6 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Prestoncar96.6 mi
    2h 5m
    £24–35

  4. Train via Manchester

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain
    3. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain
    3h 9m
    £19–66

Retford to Preston by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration2h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£19Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Preston, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Preston via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 52m.

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