There are 3 ways to get from Plymouth to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Plymouth to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 13m£135–202Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
10h 12m£54–90Drive 283.5 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Retfordcar 283.5 mi
4h 56m£72–104
Plymouth to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Retford is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Plymouth station to Retford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth Coach Station and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Plymouth and Retford is 317 miles. The road distance is 285.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Retford without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £130 - £210.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Plymouth to Retford, including transfers.
Plymouth to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Retford is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs £130 - £210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Retford, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Plymouth to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £120–190 and the journey takes 4h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Retford via Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield in around 10h 12m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Plymouth to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £120–190
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Plymouth to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Plymouth to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Plymouth to Retford is 285 miles. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Plymouth to Retford.
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