What is the cheapest way to get from Retford to Bradford?

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Bradford is to line 99 bus and line 268 bus which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Retford to Bradford?

The fastest way to get from Retford to Bradford is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs £13 - £21.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Bradford?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Bradford station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Westgate C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Bradford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Retford and arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Services depart twice a week, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Retford to Bradford?

The distance between Retford and Bradford is 61 miles. The road distance is 56.8 miles.

How do I travel from Retford to Bradford without a car?

The best way to get from Retford to Bradford without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £20 - £28.

How long does it take to get from Retford to Bradford?

The train from Retford to Bradford Forster Square takes 1h 16m including transfers and departs twice a week.

Where do I catch the Retford to Bradford bus from?

Retford to Bradford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from The Square station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Bradford train from?

Retford to Bradford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Bradford?

The best way to get from Retford to Bradford is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs £20 - £28. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and line 268 bus, which costs £10 - £21 and takes 3h 8m.

Where does the Retford to Bradford bus arrive?

Retford to Bradford bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 station.

Where does the Retford to Bradford train arrive?

Retford to Bradford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Bradford Forster Square station.

Can I drive from Retford to Bradford?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Bradford is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Retford to Bradford.

How do I get a train ticket from Retford to Bradford?

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Bradford Forster Squaretrain Peterborough - Bradford Forster Square
1h 16m
£20–28
Line 99 bus, line 268 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 29 / ...
2. Take the bus from Westgate C to Bradford Interchange Bus Stationbus 268
3h 8m
£10–21
Drive 56.4 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Bradfordcar 56.4 mi
1h 5m
£14–21
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Retford to Doncastertrain
2. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain
3. Take the train from Leeds to Bradford Interchangetrain
1h 25m
£15–34
Train via Leeds
1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
2h 11m
£23–43

Retford to Bradford by train

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Distance: 60.2 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to Bradford Forster Square twice a week. Tickets cost £20–28 and the journey takes 1h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate, and Westgate C in around 3h 8m.

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