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

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Retford is to bus and line 99 bus which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Interchange and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Retford. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Retford via Newcastle and York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Retford?

The distance between Sunderland and Retford is 142 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Sunderland to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £22 - £80.

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

It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Sunderland to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Retford bus from?

Sunderland to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Retford train from?

Sunderland to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Retford?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Retford is to train which takes 2h 57m and costs £22 - £80. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £23 - £35 and takes 4h 15m.

Where does the Sunderland to Retford bus arrive?

Sunderland to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.

Where does the Sunderland to Retford train arrive?

Sunderland to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at York station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Retford is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sunderland to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Sunderland to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 99 bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Yorktrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from York to Retfordtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 57m
£22–77
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Uk010
2. Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
4h 46m
£17–48
Bus, line 99 bus
1. Take the bus from Interchange to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
4h 15m
£24–34
Drive 124.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Retfordcar 124.4 mi
2h 8m
£30–44
Train, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
3h 27m
£25–87

Sunderland to Retford by train

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Distance: 140.8 mi
Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Sunderland to Retford via Newcastle and York in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 4h 15m.

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