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How to get fromEast Midlands Airport (EMA) to Retfordby bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Retford by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train via Grantham

    best
    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Nottingham stationbus bus Snx
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain train
    2h 50m
    £25–43

  2. Drive 44.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Retfordcar car 44.7 mi
    1h 3m
    £11–16

  3. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Long Eaton to Newark Castletrain train Matlock - Cleethorpes / ...
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    3h 14m

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from East Midlands-EMA to Retfordrideshare rideshare 44.7 mi
    1h 3m

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Retfordtaxi taxi 44.7 mi
    1h 3m
    £90–120

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to Rail Station Sycamore Roadbus bus Sn / ...
    2. Take the train from Long Eaton to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 7m
    £36–58

  7. Bus, line 90 bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Friar Lanebus bus Snx / ...
    2. Take the bus from Beastmarket Hill to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    3h 56m

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from EMA Departure Building to Friar Lanebus bus Sn
    2. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Roadbus bus Sa
    3. Take the bus from Briar Road to Retford Bus Stationbus bus Sa
    4h 20m
    £11–18

East Midlands Airport (EMA) to Retford by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 69.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between East Midlands Airport (EMA), England and Retford, England?

You can take a bus from Coach Park to Retford Bus Station via Friar Lane, Beastmarket Hill, and Newark Bus Station in around 3h 56m.

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