There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Walsall by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffield
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Walsall
2h 50m£33–87Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station152
5h 26m£16–34Drive 77.1 mi
- Drive from Retford to Walsall77.1 mi
1h 37m£19–28
Retford to Walsall by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Walsall is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Walsall is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Walsall. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Upper Bridge St via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and Dale End. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Walsall. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Walsall via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Retford and Walsall is 110 miles. The road distance is 77.5 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Walsall without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £90.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Retford to Walsall, including transfers.
Retford to Walsall bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Retford to Walsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Walsall is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £35 and takes 5h 26m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Walsall, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Walsall via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station twice daily. Tickets cost £11–27 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–16
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £26–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham New Street to Walsall
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Walsall bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Retford to Walsall train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Walsall is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Retford to Walsall.
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