What is the cheapest way to get from London to Sherwood Forest?

The cheapest way to get from London to Sherwood Forest is to bus via Canal Street which costs £20 - £70 and takes 5h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from London to Sherwood Forest?

The fastest way to get from London to Sherwood Forest is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £65 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between London and Sherwood Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Sherwood Forest station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Fire Station via Canal Street and Victoria Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

Is there a direct train between London and Sherwood Forest?

No, there is no direct train from London to Sherwood Forest. However, there are services departing from King's Cross and arriving at Retford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from London to Sherwood Forest?

The distance between London and Sherwood Forest is 152 miles. The road distance is 142.2 miles.

How do I travel from London to Sherwood Forest without a car?

The best way to get from London to Sherwood Forest without a car is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £65 - £120.

How long does it take to get from London to Sherwood Forest?

It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from London to Sherwood Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Sherwood Forest bus from?

London to Sherwood Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Sherwood Forest train from?

London to Sherwood Forest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train or bus from London to Sherwood Forest?

The best way to get from London to Sherwood Forest is to train which takes 1h 46m and costs £65 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus via Canal Street, which costs £20 - £70 and takes 5h 2m.

Where does the London to Sherwood Forest bus arrive?

London to Sherwood Forest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Broad Marsh Bus Station.

Where does the London to Sherwood Forest train arrive?

London to Sherwood Forest train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.

Can I drive from London to Sherwood Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between London to Sherwood Forest is 142 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from London to Sherwood Forest.

Where can I stay near Sherwood Forest?

There are 1828+ hotels available in Sherwood Forest.

London to Sherwood Forest - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from London to Sherwood Forest by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
1h 46m
£68–111
Bus via Canal Street
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
5h 2m
£21–67
Drive 141.4 mi
1. Drive from London to Sherwood Forestcar 141.4 mi
2h 46m
£35–50
Train, line 14 bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Nottinghamtrain
2. Take the train from Nottingham to Mansfieldtrain
3. Take the bus from Mansfield Bus Station to Fire Stationbus 15A / ...
3h 59m
£75–112
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Mansfield Bus Stationbus 467 / ...
5h 41m
£33–77

London to Sherwood Forest by bus and foot

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 150.7 mi
Duration: 1h 46m

What companies run services between London, England and Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Retford every 2 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 26m. Hull Trains also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Broad Marsh Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £14–24 and the journey takes 3h 10m. National Express also services this route hourly.

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