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How to get fromNorthampton to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northampton to London Eustontrain train Birmingham New Street - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 18m
    £63–135

  2. Drive 86 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northampton to Retfordcar car 86 mi
    1h 46m
    £21–31

  3. Bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Northampton Town Centre to Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus Uk900 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    4h 27m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Park to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn31
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    4h 35m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Vernon Walk to (Corby) George Street Stop Gbus bus X4
    2. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop G to Railway Stationbus bus X4
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    4h 42m
    £24–41

Northampton to Retford by train and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 204.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Northampton, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Northampton to Retford via London Euston and King's Cross in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Retford Bus Station via Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 4h 27m.

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