There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
3h 4m£52–84Drive 79.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retfordcar 79.5 mi
1h 37m£20–28Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus 151
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
4h 50mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Retford79.5 mi
1h 37mBus, train
- Take the bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Streetbus 97A / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Stationbus 77
5h 7m£37–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford is to drive which costs £19 - £28 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 37m and costs £19 - £28.
No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal and arriving at Retford Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford. However, there are services departing from Birmingham International Airport and arriving at Retford via Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Retford is 108 miles. The road distance is 79.9 miles.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford, including transfers.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
The best way to get from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford is to train which takes 3h 4m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 4h 50m.
What companies run services between Birmingham Airport (BHX), England and Retford, England?
You can take a vehicle from Birmingham International Airport to Retford via Birmingham Intl Rail Station, Birmingham International, Birmingham New Street, and Sheffield in around 3h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Retford Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 4h 50m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–17
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- NX West Midlands
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- NX West Midlands
- Phone
- 0121 254 7272
- [email protected]
- Website
- National Express Coventry
Bus from Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- National Express Coventry
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
Bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach Yorkshire
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Birmingham-BHX to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Retford.
There are 347+ hotels available in Retford.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Birmingham Airport (BHX) and Retford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.