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

The cheapest way to get from Scotland to Retford is to bus which costs £15 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Scotland to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Scotland and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Scotland station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Buchanan Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Scotland and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Scotland to Retford. However, there are services departing from Glasgow Queen Street and arriving at Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Scotland to Retford?

The distance between Scotland and Retford is 301 miles. The road distance is 254.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Scotland to Retford without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £210.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Scotland to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Retford bus from?

Scotland to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Scotland to Retford train from?

Scotland to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Glasgow Queen Street station.

Train or bus from Scotland to Retford?

The best way to get from Scotland to Retford is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 56m and costs £55 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £50 and takes 8h 19m.

Where does the Scotland to Retford bus arrive?

Scotland to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Scotland to Retford train arrive?

Scotland to Retford train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Scotland to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Scotland to Retford is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from Scotland to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Scotland to Retford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Scotland to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to York
3. Take the train from York to Retford
4h 56m
£59–205
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1Ukn31
8h 19m
£16–47
Drive 252.6 mi
1. Drive from Glasgow to Retford252.6 mi
4h 16m
£62–89
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)ABZ - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
5h 24m
£90–221
Train
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to DoncasterGlasgow Central - Plymouth / ...
6h 10m
£68–366
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to RetfordLeeds - Lincoln Central
9h 13m
£34–83
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retford
5h 50m
£62–180
Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)GLA - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
5h 35m
£56–176
Fly Inverness Dalcross Airport to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Inverness Dalcross Airport (INV) to Manchester Airport (MAN)INV - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
5h 30m
£102–269
Fly Aberdeen Airport to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)ABZ - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
5h 47m
£103–284

Scotland to Retford by train

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Distance: 299 mi
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Scotland and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Queen Street to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and York in around 4h 56m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 every 3 hours. Tickets cost £13–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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