The average bus between Retford and Melton Mowbray takes 6h 22m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford to Melton Mowbray. 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 5 times a day between Retford and Melton Mowbray. The earliest departure is at 8:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Melton Mowbray at 7:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Newark Bus Station and take an average of 6h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 30m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Retford to Melton Mowbray? 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 Retford to Melton Mowbray. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
Retford to Melton Mowbray bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Melton Mowbray bus services, operated by Centrebus, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Retford and Melton Mowbray is 62 km. The road distance is 77 km.
You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Health Centre via Newark Bus Station and Bus Station in around 4h 15m.