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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Skegness is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Skegness is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Skegness?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Dorothy Avenue via Central Bus Station and Mill Inn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Skegness?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Skegness. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Skegness via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Retford to Skegness?

The distance between Retford and Skegness is 91 miles. The road distance is 62.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Skegness without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £21 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Retford to Skegness, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Skegness bus from?

Retford to Skegness bus services, operated by Black Cat Travel, depart from Retford Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Skegness train from?

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

Train or bus from Retford to Skegness?

The best way to get from Retford to Skegness is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £21 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 58m.

Where does the Retford to Skegness bus arrive?

Retford to Skegness bus services, operated by Black Cat Travel, arrive at Rail Station Car Park.

Where does the Retford to Skegness train arrive?

Retford to Skegness train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Retford to Skegness?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Skegness is 62 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Retford to Skegness.

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

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Where can I stay near Skegness?

There are 1452+ hotels available in Skegness.

Retford to Skegness - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to GranthamYork - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to SkegnessNottingham - Skegness
2h 50m
£21–100
Drive 62 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Skegness62 mi
1h 22m
£16–23
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Lincoln Central
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationB5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB7x / ...
4h 27m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park2
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Mill InnB5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Mill Inn to Dorothy AvenueB7 / ...
4h 58m

Retford to Skegness by train

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Distance: 90.6 mi
Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Skegness, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Skegness via Grantham in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Dorothy Avenue via Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Mill Inn in around 4h 58m.

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