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

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There are 6 ways to get from Ilkeston to Retford by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Upper Parliament Streetbus bus Two
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain train
    2h 53m
    £25–42

  2. Drive 35.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ilkeston to Retfordcar car 35.8 mi
    54 min
    £9–13

  3. Line 90 bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Beastmarket Hill to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    3h 34m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilkeston to Retfordtaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    54 min
    £75–90

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Victoria Bus Stationbus bus Two
    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
    3h 49m
    £10–16

  6. Line 34 bus, train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Tram Park & Ridebus bus 34
    2. Take the train from Hucknall to Worksoptrain train
    3. Take the bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
    4h 14m
    £19–29

Ilkeston to Retford by bus and train

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£25Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Market Place to Retford Bus Station via Upper Parliament Street, Beastmarket Hill, and Newark Bus Station in around 3h 34m.

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