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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Sleaford is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Sleaford is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Sleaford?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at St Denys Church via Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Sleaford?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Sleaford. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Sleaford via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.

How far is it from Retford to Sleaford?

The distance between Retford and Sleaford is 51 miles. The road distance is 37.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Sleaford without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £21 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Retford to Sleaford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Sleaford bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Retford to Sleaford train from?

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

Train or bus from Retford to Sleaford?

The best way to get from Retford to Sleaford is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs £21 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 31 bus, which costs and takes 3h 18m.

Where does the Retford to Sleaford bus arrive?

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

Where does the Retford to Sleaford train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Retford to Sleaford?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Sleaford is 37 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Retford to Sleaford.

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

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Where can I stay near Sleaford?

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Retford to Sleaford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 31 bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Sleaford by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to GranthamYork - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to SleafordNottingham - Skegness / ...
1h 49m
£21–78
Train, line 31 bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Retford to Lincoln CentralLeeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to St Denys Church31 / ...
2h 39m
£9–18
Drive 36.9 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Sleaford36.9 mi
42 min
£10–14
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Retford to Sleaford36.9 mi
42 min
£75–95
Bus, line 31 bus
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park2
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to St Denys Church31 / ...
3h 18m

Retford to Sleaford by train

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1h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 50.4 mi
Duration: 1h 49m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Sleaford via Grantham in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to St Denys Church via Rail Station Car Park and Central Bus Station in around 3h 18m.

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