There are 4 ways to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain Stansted Airport - Birmingham New Street / ...
- Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 59m£59–82Drive 127.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retfordcar 127.1 mi
2h 8m£31–45Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 777
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus 151
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
6hAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Retford127.1 mi
2h 8m£35–50
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford is to drive which costs £30 - £45 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 8m and costs £35 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from London Stansted Airport (STN) station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Coach Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford. However, there are services departing from Stansted Airport and arriving at Retford via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Retford is 132 miles. The road distance is 127.9 miles.
The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford, including transfers.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Stansted Airport station.
The best way to get from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 6h.
What companies run services between London Stansted Airport (STN), England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Stansted Airport to Retford via Peterborough in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Retford Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 6h.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Stansted Airport to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Peterborough to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Coach Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from London Stansted-STN to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- £35–50
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More Questions & Answers
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at St Margaret's Bus Station.
London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford.
Book your London Stansted Airport (STN) to Retford train tickets online with Omio.
There are 347+ hotels available in Retford.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Retford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
















