There are 5 ways to get from Rugby to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain
- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
3h 35m£26–181Line 84 bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Morrisons to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 84 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain
6h 28m£11–55Line 86 bus, line 777 bus, bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from North Street to Transport Museumbus 86
- Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus 151
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
5h 59mDrive 77.8 mi
- Drive from Rugby to Retfordcar 77.8 mi
1h 22m£20–28Train, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Rugby to Tamworthtrain
- Take the train from Tamworth High Level to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
4h 12m
Rugby to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rugby to Retford is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Rugby to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Rugby to Retford station. However, there are services departing from North Street and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rugby to Retford. However, there are services departing from Rugby and arriving at Retford via Tamworth High Level and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Rugby and Retford is 111 miles. The road distance is 78.2 miles.
The best way to get from Rugby to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £26 - £190.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Rugby to Retford, including transfers.
Rugby to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from North Street station.
Rugby to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
The best way to get from Rugby to Retford is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs £26 - £190. Alternatively, you can line 86 bus and line 777 bus and bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Rugby, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Rugby to Retford via Tamworth High Level and Sheffield in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North Street to Retford Bus Station via Transport Museum, Pool Meadow Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–18
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Rugby to Tamworth
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £10–60
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Anytime Single
- £10–15
- Anytime Single 1st Class
- £40–60
Train from Tamworth High Level to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–110
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Tamworth High Level to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–24
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Worksop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- midlands.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from North Street to Transport Museum
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £2–3
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- customer.services@arriva.co.uk
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from Morrisons to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £0
- Phone
- 01204 327509
- info@atlantictravel.co.uk
- Website
- atlantictravel.co.uk
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Atlantic Travel GB Ltd
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Rugby to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Transport Museum station.
Rugby to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Tamworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rugby to Retford is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Rugby to Retford.
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