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

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There are 5 ways to get from Portsmouth to Retford by train, car, 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 2m
    £66–150

  2. Drive 207.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Retfordcar car 207.2 mi
    3h 38m
    £51–73

  3. Train to Southampton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Eastleightrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    5h 43m
    £107–242

  4. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Horshamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Horsham to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Lincoln Centraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Lincoln Central to Retfordtrain train
    7h 26m
    £114–232

  5. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Wokingtrain train
    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 37m
    £102–345

Portsmouth to Retford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 214.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 2m

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 2m.

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