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How to get fromRetford to Buxtonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train
    3. Take the train from Stockport to Buxtontrain train
    3h 7m
    £24–50

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Worksop Bus Station to New Beetwell Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New Beetwell Street to Sylvan Parkbus bus X66
    4h 6m
    £9–14

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Pond Street/Paternoster Row to Squarebus bus 218
    3. Take the bus from Buxton Road to Market Placebus bus Tp
    3h 12m

  4. Drive  47.6 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Buxtoncar car 47.6 mi
    1h 13m
    £12–18

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Retford to Buxtontaxi taxi 47.6 mi
    1h 13m
    £200–250

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the train from Newark Castle to Matlocktrain train
    3. Take the bus from Interchange to Market Placebus bus Tp
    5h 20m

Retford to Buxton by train

Calendar119Weekly Trains
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket£24Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 78.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 7m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Buxton, Derbyshire, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Buxton via Sheffield and Stockport in around 3h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Sylvan Park via Worksop Bus Station and New Beetwell Street in around 4h 6m.

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