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How to get fromLeicester to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Leicester to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain train London St Pancras International - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    2h 27m
    £42–66

  2. Drive 54.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Leicester to Retfordcar car 54.1 mi
    59 min
    £14–20

  3. Bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus bus 151
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    2h 40m

  4. Train, line 43 bus

    1. Take the train from Leicester to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train
    3. Take the bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
    3h 40m
    £32–48

  5. Bus, line 8 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Haymarket Bus Station to Windsor Streetbus bus 5A / ...
    2. Take the bus from St Mary's Way to Bus Stationbus bus 8 / ...
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain train
    3h 42m
    £14–25

Leicester to Retford by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 88.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

You can take a train from Leicester to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via The Wharf and Trent Bridge in around 2h 40m.

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