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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Spalding?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Spalding station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Central Bus Station and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Spalding?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Spalding. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Spalding via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

How far is it from Retford to Spalding?

The distance between Retford and Spalding is 79 miles. The road distance is 60.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Spalding without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £45.

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

It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Retford to Spalding, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Spalding bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Retford to Spalding train from?

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

Train or bus from Retford to Spalding?

The best way to get from Retford to Spalding is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Retford to Spalding bus arrive?

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

Where does the Retford to Spalding train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Retford to Spalding?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Spalding is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from Retford to Spalding.

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

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Retford to Spalding - 5 ways to travel via train, line 37 bus, car, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to PeterboroughYork - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to SpaldingPeterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
1h 55m
£27–40
Drive 60.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Spalding60.1 mi
1h 15m
£16–22
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Retford to PeterboroughYork - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to Chancery Court37
2h 10m
£18–30
Train via Lincoln Central
1. Take the train from Retford to Lincoln CentralLeeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to SpaldingLincoln Central - Peterborough / ...
2h 27m
£22–39
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Rail Station Car Park2
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Bus StationB5 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus StationB3 / ...
4h 53m

Retford to Spalding by train

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Distance: 78.6 mi
Duration: 1h 55m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Spalding via Peterborough in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bus Station via Rail Station Car Park, Central Bus Station, and Bus Station in around 4h 53m.

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