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How to get fromBournemouth to Retfordby train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Bournemouth to Retford by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 22m
    £81–181

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus bus Ukn14
    8h 55m
    £41–83

  3. Drive 221.7 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Retfordcar car 221.7 mi
    3h 45m
    £54–78

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 21m
    £110–250

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 54m
    £143–208

  6. Bus, subway, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to Finsbury Park stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from Finsbury Park to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    6h 11m
    £91–213

Bournemouth to Retford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Retford Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h 55m.

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