There are 5 ways to get from Market Harborough to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain
- Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain
3h 3m£36–59Drive 69 mi
cheapest- Drive from Market Harborough to Retfordcar 69 mi
1h 22m£18–25Train, bus
- Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Roadbus Sa
- Take the bus from Briar Road to Retford Bus Stationbus Sa
4h 15m£29–42Train, line 43 bus
- Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain
- Take the bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Stationbus 43
3h 57m£36–53Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus X7
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus 151
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
4h 28m
Market Harborough to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Market Harborough to Retford is to drive which costs £17 - £25 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Market Harborough to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs £17 - £25.
No, there is no direct bus from Market Harborough to Retford station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Retford Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Market Harborough to Retford. However, there are services departing from Market Harborough and arriving at Retford via Nottingham and Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Market Harborough and Retford is 100 miles. The road distance is 69.4 miles.
The best way to get from Market Harborough to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £60.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Market Harborough to Retford, including transfers.
Market Harborough to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, depart from The Square station.
Market Harborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Market Harborough station.
The best way to get from Market Harborough to Retford is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs £35 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Market Harborough, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Market Harborough to Retford via Nottingham and Grantham in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Retford Bus Station via Haymarket Bus Station, St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 4h 28m.
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Market Harborough to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Market Harborough to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Market Harborough to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Nottingham to Worksop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Victoria Bus Station to Briar Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–6
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Briar Road to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Worksop station to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Market Harborough to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach Midlands, arrive at Haymarket Bus Station.
Market Harborough to Retford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Nottingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Market Harborough to Retford is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Market Harborough to Retford.
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