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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    2h 57m
    £53–133

  2. Drive 155.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Retfordcar car 155.3 mi
    2h 54m
    £38–55

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    7h 52m
    £61–111

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Reading to Hayes And Harlington Stationtrain 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
    5h 27m
    £89–341

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Doncastertrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    4h 25m
    £104–146

Reading to Retford by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to Retford Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 7h 52m.

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