There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Carlisle by train, bus, or car
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Train via Newcastle upon Tyne
best- Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
- Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
3h 41m£48–123Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus Ukn31
6h 31m£22–32Drive 158.4 mi
- Drive from Retford to Carlislecar 158.4 mi
2h 46m£40–57Train
- Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
5h 26m£55–107Bus #2
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotelbus Ukn31
6h 31m£22–32
Retford to Carlisle by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Carlisle is to bus which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Carlisle is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £35 - £60.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Carlisle via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Carlisle. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Carlisle via Doncaster and Newcastle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Retford and Carlisle is 191 miles. The road distance is 159.4 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Carlisle without a car is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Retford to Carlisle, including transfers.
Retford to Carlisle bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 station.
Retford to Carlisle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
The best way to get from Retford to Carlisle is to train via Newcastle upon Tyne which takes 3h 41m and costs £45 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £35 and takes 6h 31m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Carlisle, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Carlisle via Doncaster and Newcastle in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Carlisle via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange in around 6h 31m.
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £20–29
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Carlisle bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 station.
Retford to Carlisle train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Newcastle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Carlisle is 159 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Retford to Carlisle.
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