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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Scotland is to bus which costs £25 - £120 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Scotland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £150.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Scotland?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Scotland station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Scotland?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Scotland. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.

How far is it from Retford to Scotland?

The distance between Retford and Scotland is 301 miles. The road distance is 253.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Scotland without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Retford to Scotland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Scotland bus from?

Retford to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Scotland train from?

Retford to Scotland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Scotland?

The best way to get from Retford to Scotland is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 6m and costs £90 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £120 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Retford to Scotland bus arrive?

Retford to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where does the Retford to Scotland train arrive?

Retford to Scotland train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Retford to Scotland?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Scotland is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Retford to Scotland.

How do I get a train ticket from Retford to Scotland?

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Where can I stay near Scotland?

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Retford to Scotland - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Retford to Scotland by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street
4h 6m
£93–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
8h 26m
£26–113
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Glasgowcar 252.5 mi
4h 18m
£62–89
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane MAN - ABZ
5h 36m
£92–246
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central
5h 48m
£63–223
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus 591 / ...
9h 7m
£48–163
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 18m
£82–178
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 58m
£75–178
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)plane MAN - INV
5h 33m
£111–258
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)plane BHX - ABZ
6h 5m
£126–290

Retford to Scotland by train

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Retford to Glasgow Queen Street via Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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