There are 5 ways to get from Retford Station to Bristol by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meadstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 14m£78–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
6h 19m£25–40Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Stationbus 111 / ...
6h 5m£32–57Drive 166 mi
- Drive from Retford Station to Bristolcar 166 mi
3h 10m£41–59Train, fly
- Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
- Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane LBA - BRS
6h 47m£66–143
Retford Station to Bristol by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford Station to Bristol is to bus which costs £25 - £40 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Retford Station to Bristol is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs £40 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford Station to Bristol station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford Station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Bristol Temple Meads via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
The distance between Retford Station and Bristol is 191 miles. The road distance is 167 miles.
The best way to get from Retford Station to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £75 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Retford Station to Bristol, including transfers.
Retford Station to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Retford Station to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford Station to Bristol is to train which takes 4h 14m and costs £75 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 6h 5m.
What companies run services between Retford Station, England and Bristol, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Bristol Temple Meads via Sheffield in around 4h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to Bus Station via Sheffield, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 5m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- £45–110
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £40–250
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- £40–200
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Belfast (Aldergrove)
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- £35–190
- Website
- aerlingus.com
Flights from Leeds Bradford International Airport to Bristol Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £40–210
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Bristol Temple Meads
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Retford Station to Bristol bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Retford Station to Bristol train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford Station to Bristol is 167 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Retford Station to Bristol.
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