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

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

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  1. Train via Newcastle upon Tyne

    best
    1. Take the train from Doncaster to Newcastletrain train London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Newcastle to Carlisletrain train Newcastle - Carlisle / ...
    3h 42m
    £61–138

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Carlislebus bus Ukn31
    6h 34m
    £20–32

  3. Drive  158.4 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Carlislecar car 158.4 mi
    2h 46m
    £39–57

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain train Lincoln Central - Leeds
    2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain train Leeds - Carlisle / ...
    5h 26m
    £64–121

  5. Line 99 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus bus 29 / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain train
    5h 42m
    £64–120

Retford to Carlisle by train

Calendar127Weekly Trains
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 189.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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 42m. 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 34m.

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