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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 55m
    £21–38

  2. Drive  35.8 mi

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

  3. Line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Market Place to Mansfield Bus Stationbus bus 33
    2. Take the train from Mansfield to Worksoptrain train Nottingham - Worksop
    3h 45m
    £13–22

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ilkeston to Retfordtaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    54 min
    £150–190

  5. 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 / ...
    4h 41m

  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 46m
    £17–26

Ilkeston to Retford by bus and train

Calendar72Weekly Services
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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 4h 41m.

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