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How to get fromMarket Harborough to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Granthamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Grantham to Retfordtrain train
    3h 2m
    £36–59

  2. Drive  69 mi

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    1. Drive from Market Harborough to Retfordcar car 69 mi
    1h 22m
    £18–25

  3. Bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus X7
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    4h 28m

  4. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Market Harborough to Nottinghamtrain train London St Pancras International - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    3h 12m

  5. Bus, line 1 bus, line 90 bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Market Hall to Haymarket Bus Stationbus bus X3
    2. Take the bus from Baxter Gate to Beastmarket Hillbus bus 1
    3. Take the bus from Beastmarket Hill to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 90
    4. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    6h 23m

Market Harborough to Retford by train

Calendar84Weekly Trains
Duration3h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 99 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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 2m. 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.

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