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How to get fromChester to Retfordby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Chester to Retford by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 33m
    £32–65

  2. Drive  101.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chester to Retfordcar car 101.4 mi
    2h 6m
    £25–37

  3. Train via Crewe

    1. Take the train from Crewe to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 33m
    £32–65

Chester to Retford by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration3h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket£32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 105.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 33m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Retford via Manchester Piccadilly and Sheffield in around 3h 33m.

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