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£56–145Drive 158.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Carlislecar 158.4 mi
2h 46m£39–56Bus
- 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 26mTrain
- Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain Lincoln Central - Leeds
- Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain Leeds - Carlisle / ...
5h 26m£69–124Train #2
- Take the train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cleethorpes - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisletrain Manchester Airport - Edinburgh / ...
5h 36m£64–120
Retford to Carlisle by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Carlisle is to drive which costs £35 - £60 and takes 2h 46m.
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 Halston Hotel via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
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 £55 - £150.
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 £55 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 26m.
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 Halston Hotel via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 6h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £21–29
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
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- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- [email protected]
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Doncaster to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Newcastle to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Retford to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £24–45
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–80
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Doncaster to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £21–40
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Carlisle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–75
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Halston Hotel
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £16–27
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
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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