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How to get fromEdinburgh to Retfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Edinburgh to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Retfordtrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    3h 6m
    £85–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn11 / ...
    7h 53m
    £28–111

  3. Drive 227.9 mi

    1. Drive from Edinburgh to Retfordcar car 227.9 mi
    4h 26m
    £56–80

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 49m
    £88–184

  5. Train, line 99 bus

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    4h 1m
    £80–182

  6. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Leedstrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central
    5h 37m
    £148–217

Edinburgh to Retford by train

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration3h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Retford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Retford 3 times a week. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 6m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1 hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 5h 15m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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