There are 4 ways to get from Worcester to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
3h 28m£32–100Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to New St Stationbus X20
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
7h 43m£17–32Bus, train, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to New St Stationbus X20
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Derbytrain
- Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
6h 9mDrive 109.4 mi
- Drive from Worcester to Retfordcar 109.4 mi
2h 15m£27–39
Worcester to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Worcester to Retford is to bus which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Worcester to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Worcester station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Worcester Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Bromsgrove Bus Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Worcester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Worcester Foregate Street and arriving at Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Worcester and Retford is 126 miles. The road distance is 110 miles.
The best way to get from Worcester to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Worcester to Retford, including transfers.
Worcester to Retford bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, depart from Bromsgrove Bus Station.
Worcester to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Worcester Foregate Street station.
The best way to get from Worcester to Retford is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £30 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £16 - £35 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Worcester, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Worcester Foregate Street to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Worcester Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Bromsgrove Bus Station, New St Station, Birmingham Coach Station, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 7h 43m.
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Worcester Foregate Street to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–70
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–27
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.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
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Derby to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- travelcare@nationalexpress.com
- Website
- nxbus.co.uk
Bus from Bromsgrove Bus Station to New St Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://nxbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Worcester to Retford bus services, operated by NX West Midlands, arrive at New St Station.
Worcester to Retford train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Worcester to Retford is 110 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Worcester to Retford.
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