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How to get fromRetford to Bedfordby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Bedfordtrain train London St Pancras International - Corby / ...
    2h 18m
    £64–122

  2. Drive 98.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retford to Bedfordcar car 98.1 mi
    1h 47m
    £24–35

  3. Bus, line 90 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    4h 14m

  4. Line 43 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Worksop stationbus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nottingham to Ketteringtrain train
    4h 35m
    £54–90

  5. Bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus bus 90
    3. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Milton Keynes Coachwaybus bus 230 / ...
    5h 44m

Retford to Bedford by train

Calendar134Weekly Trains
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket£64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 18m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Bedford via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bus Station via Newark Bus Station, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Milton Keynes Coachway in around 5h 44m.

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