There are 5 ways to get from Milton Keynes to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Milton Keynes Central to London Eustontrain Manchester Piccadilly - London Euston / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 51m£52–117Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchangebus X6
- Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain
5h 45m£24–42Bus, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 436
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus 99 / ...
5h 13m£28–64Drive 109.6 mi
- Drive from Milton Keynes to Retfordcar 109.6 mi
1h 50m£27–39Bus, train via Nottingham
- Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain Nottingham - Worksop
5h 53m£34–67
Milton Keynes to Retford by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milton Keynes to Retford is to bus and train which costs £23 - £45 and takes 5h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Milton Keynes to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Milton Keynes to Retford station. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Milton Keynes to Retford. However, there are services departing from Milton Keynes Central and arriving at Retford via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Milton Keynes and Retford is 189 miles. The road distance is 110.2 miles.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Milton Keynes to Retford, including transfers.
Milton Keynes to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Milton Keynes Coachway station.
Milton Keynes to Retford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Milton Keynes Central station.
The best way to get from Milton Keynes to Retford is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs £50 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £27 - £65 and takes 5h 13m.
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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Point to Retford Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 5h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Milton Keynes Central to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–45
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Meadowhall to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Nottingham to Worksop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £23–55
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–35
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from The Point to Northampton Bus Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Milton Keynes to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Milton Keynes to Retford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milton Keynes to Retford is 110 miles. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Milton Keynes to Retford.
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