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There are 7 ways to get from Dorchester to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    5h 8m
    £92–213

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 035
    3. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus bus
    10h 27m
    £48–103

  3. Drive 214.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Retfordcar car 214.8 mi
    4h 35m
    £52–75

  4. Train, fly to Manchester Airport

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South 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
    6h 7m
    £122–266

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Dorchester West to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train Weymouth - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    7h 5m
    £135–214

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Trinity Street to Bus Stationbus bus Cr5
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 376
    3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Chesterfieldtrain train
    10h 44m
    £95–142

  7. Train, fly to Newcastle

    1. Take the train from Dorchester South to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train
    6h 42m
    £147–355

Dorchester to Retford by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 275.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 8m

What companies run services between Dorchester, Dorset, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Dorchester South to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Station to Retford Bus Station via Bournemouth Station, London Heathrow Airport, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 10h 27m.

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