The average bus between Plymouth and Retford takes 13h 10m and the fastest bus takes 10h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Plymouth and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 2:30 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 13h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Plymouth to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Retford station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
Plymouth to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Book your Plymouth to Retford bus tickets online with Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and 2 other operators.
The distance between Plymouth and Retford is 394.8 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Retford via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield in around 9h 55m.