There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 50m£26–54Drive 62.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Greater Manchester to Retfordcar 62.7 mi
1h 32m£16–23Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chesterfieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Norwich / ...
- Take the bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Stationbus 77
4h 50m£35–56Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
5h 43m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Retford is to drive which costs £15 - £23 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £15 - £23.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Horton Road and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Oxford Road and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Retford is 68 miles. The road distance is 63.1 miles.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £25 - £55.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Greater Manchester to Retford, including transfers.
Greater Manchester to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Manchester Oxford Road station.
The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Retford is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £25 - £55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Retford, England?
You can take a bus from Parkside Road to Retford via Chester Street, Manchester Oxford Road, and Sheffield in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Retford Bus Station via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Chesterfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–45
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–20
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
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More Questions & Answers
Greater Manchester to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.
Greater Manchester to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Retford is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Greater Manchester to Retford.
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