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The average bus between Rotherham and Retford takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham 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.

2h 26m
Duration
32 mi
Distance
£7
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Line 19 bus, line 43 bus

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  1. Take the bus from Wellgate/Clifton Bank to Worksop Bus Stationbus bus 19A / ...
  2. Take the bus from Worksop Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
2h 37m
£6–9

Rotherham to Retford bus times

Buses run every 3 hours between Rotherham and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:23 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 11:18 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands8h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 19m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 1m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 11m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change

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    Stagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands2h 6m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotherham 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.

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  • Distance: 31.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 26m

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

You can take a bus from Wellgate/Clifton Bank to Retford Bus Station via Worksop Bus Station in around 2h 37m.

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