There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Amble by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Alnmouthtrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 5m£69–136Drive 159.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Amblecar 159.2 mi
2h 46m£39–56Bus
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Retail Parkbus 591
7h 34m£54–106Train via Leeds
- Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Alnmouthtrain Birmingham New Street - Edinburgh / ...
4h 46m£113–170
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Amble is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Amble is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Amble. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Retail Park via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Amble. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Alnmouth via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Retford and Amble is 170 miles. The road distance is 160.1 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Amble without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £65 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Retford to Amble, including transfers.
Retford to Amble bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 station.
Retford to Amble train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Retford to Amble is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £65 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 7h 34m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Amble, England?
London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Doncaster to Alnmouth every 3 hours. Tickets cost £50–70 and the journey takes 1h 44m. Cross Country also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Retail Park twice daily. Tickets cost £30–75 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
Train from Doncaster to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £50–70
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Alnmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £75–110
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/A2 to Retail Park
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £30–75
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Amble bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Retail Park station.
Retford to Amble train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Alnmouth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Amble is 160 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Retford to Amble.
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