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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train Oxford - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 12m
    £66–138

  2. Drive 129.5 mi

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    1. Drive from Oxford to Retfordcar car 129.5 mi
    2h 20m
    £32–46

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 737
    2. Take the bus from Milton Keynes Coachway to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus bus 436
    6h 25m
    £33–78

  4. Train, line 99 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Doncastertrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    3h 56m
    £91–127

  5. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Derbytrain train
    2. Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    4h 49m

Oxford to Retford by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration3h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 203.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 12m

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

You can take a train from Oxford to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester Green Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Milton Keynes Coachway, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 6h 25m.

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