There are 3 ways to get from Widnes to Retford by train, car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Widnes to SheffieldLiverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to RetfordLeeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 43m£20–68Drive 90.1 mi
- Drive from Widnes to Retford90.1 mi
1h 56m£22–32Train, line 99 bus
- Take the train from Warrington Central to DoncasterLiverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station99 / ...
4h 41m£24–37
Widnes to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Widnes to Retford is to drive which costs £22 - £35 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Widnes to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs £22 - £35.
No, there is no direct train from Widnes to Retford. However, there are services departing from Widnes and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Widnes and Retford is 88 miles. The road distance is 90.6 miles.
The best way to get from Widnes to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs £19 - £70.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Widnes to Retford, including transfers.
Widnes to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Widnes station.
Widnes to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Widnes to Retford is 91 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Widnes to Retford.
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What companies run services between Widnes, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Widnes to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 43m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Widnes to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–55
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.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
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Warrington Central to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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