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

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There are 4 ways to get from Bradford to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Doncaster

    best
    1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Leedstrain train
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain train
    3. Take the train from Doncaster to Retfordtrain train
    1h 57m
    £15–33

  2. Line 425 bus, line 99 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Wakefield Bus Stationbus bus 425
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99
    3h 22m
    £10–21

  3. Drive  55.8 mi

    1. Drive from Bradford to Retfordcar car 55.8 mi
    1h 6m
    £14–20

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    2h 57m
    £23–45

Bradford to Retford by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration1h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£15Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 56 mi
  • Duration: 1h 57m

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

You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Retford via Leeds and Doncaster in around 1h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bradford Interchange Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Wakefield Bus Station, Wakefield Westgate, Doncaster, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 3h 22m.

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