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There are 6 ways to get from Retford to Bradford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Bradford Forster Squaretrain train London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square / ...
    1h 15m
    £20–29

  2. Line 99 bus, line 425 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Wakefield Bus Station to Hall Lanebus bus 425
    2h 52m
    £10–24

  3. Line 99 bus, train, bus

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the bus from City Square D to Cathedral Tbus bus X11
    2h 32m

  4. Drive 56.4 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Bradfordcar car 56.4 mi
    1h 5m
    £14–20

  5. Train via Doncaster

    1. Take the train from Retford to Doncastertrain train
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Leedstrain train
    3. Take the train from Leeds to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    1h 25m
    £18–39

  6. Train via Leeds

    1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds
    2h 11m
    £27–51

Retford to Bradford by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket£20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 60.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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 once daily. Tickets cost £20–29 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Hall Lane via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster, Wakefield Westgate, and Wakefield Bus Station in around 2h 52m.

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