There are 5 ways to get from Carlisle to Retford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Carlisle to Newcastletrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
4h 7m£48–119Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Ukn31
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
5h 38m£23–36Drive 158.6 mi
- Drive from Carlisle to Retfordcar 158.6 mi
2h 46m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Leedstrain Carlisle - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
5h 22m£57–107Steam train, train
- Take the train from Carlisle to Yorktrain The Dalesman East
- Take the train from York to Retfordtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
6h 8m
Carlisle to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carlisle to Retford is to bus which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Carlisle to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Retford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 via Meadowhall Interchange/C2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Carlisle to Retford. However, there are services departing from Carlisle and arriving at Retford via Newcastle and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Carlisle and Retford is 191 miles. The road distance is 159.6 miles.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Retford without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Carlisle to Retford, including transfers.
Carlisle to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carlisle station.
Carlisle to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Carlisle station.
The best way to get from Carlisle to Retford is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 4h 7m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £40 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between Carlisle, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Carlisle to Retford via Newcastle and Doncaster in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carlisle to Retford via Meadowhall Interchange/C2, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2, and Doncaster in around 5h 38m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Carlisle to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–70
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from York to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–75
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
Train from Newcastle to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–35
- Website
- Caledonian Sleeper
- Phone
- +44 1524 732100
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Train from Carlisle to York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- West Coast Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carlisle to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Carlisle to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Carlisle to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carlisle to Retford is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Carlisle to Retford.
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