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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 48m
    £38–104

  2. Drive  109.6 mi

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    1. Drive from Milton Keynes to Retfordcar car 109.6 mi
    1h 50m
    £28–40

  3. Bus, line 37 bus

    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 / ...
    5h 26m

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train Nottingham - Worksop
    5h 53m
    £31–50

  5. Bus, train via Peterborough

    1. Take the bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchangebus bus X6
    2. Take the bus from Northampton Bus Interchange to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus bus X4
    3. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus bus X4
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    6h
    £29–38

Milton Keynes to Retford by train and foot

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket£38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 188.3 mi
  • Duration: 2h 48m

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 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Retford Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 5h 26m.

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