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

The cheapest way to get from Windermere to Retford is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Windermere to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct train between Windermere and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Windermere to Retford. However, there are services departing from Windermere and arriving at Retford via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Windermere to Retford?

The distance between Windermere and Retford is 147 miles. The road distance is 126.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Windermere to Retford without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs £50 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Windermere to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Windermere to Retford train from?

Windermere to Retford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Oxenholme Lake District station.

Where does the Windermere to Retford train arrive?

Windermere to Retford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Windermere to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Windermere to Retford is 126 miles. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Windermere to Retford.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 338+ hotels available in Retford.

Windermere to Retford - 3 ways to travel via train, car, and line 755 bus

There are 3 ways to get from Windermere to Retford by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
4h 40m
£52–109
Drive 125.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Windermere to Retfordcar 125.5 mi
2h 34m
£32–45
Line 755 bus, Steam train, train
1. Take the bus from Beech Street to New Streetbus 755
2. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain
3. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain
7h 6m

Windermere to Retford by train

112Weekly Trains

4h 40mAverage Duration

£52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 146.5 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Windermere to Retford via Oxenholme Lake District, Manchester Piccadilly, and Sheffield in around 4h 40m.

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