What is the cheapest way to get from Retford to Whiting Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Whiting Bay is to bus and ferry which costs £28 - £95 and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Retford to Whiting Bay?

The fastest way to get from Retford to Whiting Bay is to train and fly and ferry and line 323 bus which takes 9h 15m and costs £75 - £230.

How far is it from Retford to Whiting Bay?

The distance between Retford and Whiting Bay is 355 miles.

How do I travel from Retford to Whiting Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Retford to Whiting Bay without a car is to train and ferry via York which takes 9h 33m and costs £85 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Retford to Whiting Bay?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Retford to Whiting Bay, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Whiting Bay?

There are 124+ hotels available in Whiting Bay.

Retford to Whiting Bay - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Whiting Bay by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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

Train, ferry via York
best
1. Take the train from Retford to York
2. Take the train from York to Glasgow Central
3. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
4. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
9h 33m
£85–157
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Buchanan Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Hill StreetX36
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
13h 43m
£29–91
Train, fly, ferry, line 323 bus
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
4. Take the train from Paisley Gilmour Street to Ardrossan Harbour
5. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal
6. Take the bus from Ferry Terminal to Craft Centre
9h 15m
£77–224
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Central
2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ardrossan Harbour
3. Take the ferry from Ardrossan Ferry Terminal to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry TerminalCm5
10h 15m
£85–415

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA) flights

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1h 48mAverage Duration

£22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 352.9 mi
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Whiting Bay, North Ayrshire, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Retford to Whiting Bay. However, you can take the train to York, take the train to Glasgow Central, take the train to Ardrossan Harbour, walk to Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, walk to Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Craft Centre. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Craft Centre via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Buchanan Bus Station, Hill Street, Ardrossan Ferry Terminal, Brodick Isle of Arran Ferry Terminal, and Ferry Terminal in around 13h 43m.

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