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How to get fromMilton Keynes to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain train Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    2h 50m
    £38–103

  2. Drive  109.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Retfordcar car 109.6 mi
    1h 50m
    £27–39

  3. Bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk905
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    5h 18m

  4. Train via Birmingham

    1. Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 43m
    £56–112

  5. Bus, line 37 bus via Leicester

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    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 / ...
    6h 9m

Milton Keynes to Retford by train and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 50m

What companies run services between Milton Keynes, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Milton Keynes Central to Retford via London Euston and King's Cross in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milton Keynes to Retford Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 5h 18m.

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