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How to get fromPortsmouth to Retfordby train, car, bus, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Portsmouth to Retford by train, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 3m
    £55–122

  2. Drive  207.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Retfordcar car 207.6 mi
    3h 40m
    £52–76

  3. Bus, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 34m
    £87–314

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from City Shops South to Central Stationbus bus X5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 49m
    £100–162

Portsmouth to Retford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 3m.

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