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 £26 - £45 and takes 8h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Scotland is to drive which takes 4h 15m and costs £60 - £90.

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, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Halston Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.

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 Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

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 28m and costs £70 - £180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m 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 Doncaster 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 28m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £45 and takes 8h 45m.

Where does the Retford to Scotland bus arrive?

Retford to Scotland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Halston Hotel 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 15m 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 Doncaster to Edinburgh WaverleyLondon Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen StreetEdinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 28m
£74–177
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston HotelUkn31
2. Take the bus from Halston Hotel to Buchanan Bus StationUkn31
8h 45m
£27–41
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Glasgow252.5 mi
4h 15m
£62–89
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)BHX - EDI
5h 12m
£69–180
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow CentralPlymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 2m
£68–88
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Retford to Leeds
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisle
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Central
7h 3m
£37–183
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)BHX - GLA
4h 53m
£57–170
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)MAN - ABZ
5h 26m
£93–243
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Aberdeen Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Aberdeen Airport (ABZ)BHX - ABZ
5h 26m
£109–285
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Inverness Dalcross Airport
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV)MAN - INV
5h 59m
£110–283

Retford to Scotland by train

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Scotland?

You can take a train from Retford to Glasgow Queen Street via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Buchanan Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Halston Hotel in around 8h 45m.

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