There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Reading by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain London Paddington - Didcot Parkway / ...
2h 21m£49–149Drive 155.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Readingcar 155.5 mi
2h 49m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirbus Ra1
7h 49mTrain
- Take the train from Doncaster to Readingtrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 52m£83–243
Retford to Reading by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Reading is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 21m and costs £45 - £150.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Newark Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Reading. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Reading via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
The distance between Retford and Reading is 177 miles. The road distance is 156.4 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Reading without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 21m and costs £45 - £150.
It takes approximately 2h 21m to get from Retford to Reading, including transfers.
Retford to Reading bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Reading is to train via London which takes 2h 21m and costs £45 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 49m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Reading, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Reading via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Newark Bus Station, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–110
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–75
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3457 000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0343 222 1234
- Website
- tfl.gov.uk
Train from London Paddington to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- https://tfl.gov.uk/modes/elizabeth-line/
Train from Doncaster to Reading
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–240
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Standard
- £80–120
- 1st Class
- £170–240
- 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
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–50
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- railair.com
Bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAir
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–35
- Website
- https://www.railair.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Reading bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.
Retford to Reading train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Reading is 156 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Retford to Reading.
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