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How to get fromBedford to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Bedford to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bedford to London St Pancras Intltrain train Corby - London St Pancras International / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    2h 47m
    £60–126

  2. Drive 98.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bedford to Retfordcar car 98.3 mi
    1h 48m
    £24–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus bus 436
    5h 25m
    £29–64

  4. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Kettering to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train
    3. Take the bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
    4h 45m
    £56–89

  5. Bus, train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Paul's Square to Bus Stationbus bus 9A / ...
    2. Take the train from Stevenage to Newark North Gatetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    5h 34m

Bedford to Retford by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration2h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a train from Bedford to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 twice daily. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 2h 45m.

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