What is the cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Retford?

The cheapest way to get from Malmesbury to Retford is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Retford?

The fastest way to get from Malmesbury to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 56m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct train between Malmesbury and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Malmesbury to Retford. However, there are services departing from Chippenham and arriving at Retford via Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 24m.

How far is it from Malmesbury to Retford?

The distance between Malmesbury and Retford is 249 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.

How do I travel from Malmesbury to Retford without a car?

The best way to get from Malmesbury to Retford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 24m and costs £75 - £170.

How long does it take to get from Malmesbury to Retford?

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Malmesbury to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Malmesbury to Retford train from?

Malmesbury to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Chippenham station.

Where does the Malmesbury to Retford train arrive?

Malmesbury to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Can I drive from Malmesbury to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Malmesbury to Retford is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Malmesbury to Retford.

Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 346+ hotels available in Retford.

Malmesbury to Retford - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and line 99 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Malmesbury to Retford by train, car, or bus

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Chippenham to London Paddingtontrain Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 24m
£79–163
Drive 142 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Malmesbury to Retfordcar 142 mi
2h 56m
£35–50
Line 99 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cross Hayes to Fleming Waybus 99
2. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain
7h
Train
1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain
2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain
3. Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain
7h 47m
£81–132

Malmesbury to Retford by bus, train, and subway

124Weekly Services

4h 24mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 248 mi
Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Cross Hayes to Retford via Rail Station Forecourt Alighting, Chippenham, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 24m.

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