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

The cheapest way to get from Sleaford to Retford is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 43 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Sleaford to Retford is to drive which takes 43 min and costs £9 - £14.

Is there a direct bus between Sleaford and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sleaford to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Sleaford and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Sleaford to Retford. However, there are services departing from Sleaford and arriving at Retford via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.

How far is it from Sleaford to Retford?

The distance between Sleaford and Retford is 51 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sleaford to Retford without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £50.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Sleaford to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Retford bus from?

Sleaford to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Market Place station.

Where do I catch the Sleaford to Retford train from?

Sleaford to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Sleaford station.

Train or bus from Sleaford to Retford?

The best way to get from Sleaford to Retford is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs £30 - £50. Alternatively, you can line 31 bus and bus, which costs and takes 3h 23m.

Where does the Sleaford to Retford bus arrive?

Sleaford to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sleaford to Retford train arrive?

Sleaford to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Grantham station.

Can I drive from Sleaford to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sleaford to Retford is 38 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Sleaford to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Sleaford to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, line 31 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Granthamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
1h 45m
£30–48
Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Sleaford to Retfordcar 37.3 mi
43 min
£10–14
Line 31 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Market Place to Central Bus Stationbus 31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus 2
3h 23m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sleaford to Retfordtaxi 37.3 mi
43 min
£75–95
Train via Lincoln Central
1. Take the train from Sleaford to Lincoln Centraltrain Peterborough - Lincoln Central / ...
2. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
1h 48m
£12–27

Sleaford to Retford by train

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Map of how to get from Sleaford to Retford.

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Distance: 50.4 mi
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Sleaford to Retford via Grantham in around 1h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Retford Bus Station via Central Bus Station in around 3h 23m.

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