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How to get fromDerby to Retfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Derby to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Leeds / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    1h 49m
    £23–37

  2. Drive  43.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Derby to Retfordcar car 43.3 mi
    58 min
    £11–16

  3. Bus, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Stationbus bus 77
    2. Take the bus from Worksop Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
    3h 27m
    £16–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Derby to Retfordtaxi taxi 43.3 mi
    58 min
    £190–230

Derby to Retford by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 59.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 49m

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

You can take a train from Derby to Retford via Sheffield in around 1h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Derby to Retford Bus Station via Chesterfield, Olympia House, and Worksop Bus Station in around 3h 27m.

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