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How to get fromWindermere to Retfordby train, bus or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Windermere to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxenholme Lake District to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    4h 40m
    £50–109

  2. Drive 125.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Windermere to Retfordcar car 125.5 mi
    2h 34m
    £31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus X8
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station Night Std to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 181
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 170 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus bus 131 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    8h 20m

  4. Line 755 bus, Steam train, train

    1. Take the bus from Beech Street to New Streetbus bus 755
    2. Take the train from Carnforth to Yorktrain train
    3. Take the train from York to Doncastertrain train
    7h 8m

Windermere to Retford by train

Calendar112Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£50Cheapest Price
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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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Rail Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Bus Station Night Std, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h 20m.

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