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Trip Overview

The average bus between Stafford and Retford takes 10h and the fastest bus takes 5h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stafford 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.

10h
Duration
104 mi
Distance
4 times a day
Frequency

Line 841 bus, bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cope Street to Bus Stationbus bus 841
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus Sw
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Victoria Bus Stationbus bus Ra
  4. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Roadbus bus Sa
  5. Take the bus from Briar Road to Retford Bus Stationbus bus Sa
6h 31m

Stafford to Retford bus times

Buses run 4 times a day between Stafford and Retford. The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stafford is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 10h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands17h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 8m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 15m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderAlbatross CoachesTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands5h 15m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands16h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 8m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 15m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderAlbatross CoachesTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands5h 15m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands16h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 8m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 15m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands6h 15m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ChaseriderAlbatross CoachesTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands15h 50m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 5m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 15m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands5h 15m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    ChaseriderAlbatross CoachesTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands21h 15m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 8m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands7h 15m • 4 changes

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    ChaseriderTrent BartonTrent BartonStagecoach East MidlandsStagecoach East Midlands6h 15m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Stafford 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.

Map of how to get from Stafford to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 104.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h

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

You can take a bus from Cope Street to Retford Bus Station via Bus Station, Bus Station, Victoria Bus Station, and Briar Road in around 6h 31m.

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