There are 5 ways to get from Plymouth to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Plymouth to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
5h 34m£122–234Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk087 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
11h 20m£41–69Bus
- 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£51–88Drive 283.5 mi
- Drive from Plymouth to Retfordcar 283.5 mi
4h 56m£71–103Train
- Take the train from Plymouth to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 13m£135–201
Plymouth to Retford by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Retford is to bus via Bristol which costs £40 - £70 and takes 11h 20m.
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 Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
The distance between Plymouth and Retford is 367 miles. The road distance is 285.2 miles.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Retford without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £120 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Plymouth station.
The best way to get from Plymouth to Retford is to train via London which takes 5h 34m and costs £120 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Plymouth, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Plymouth to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 34m. 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 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Plymouth to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- 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
- 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
- £30–55
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
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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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington 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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