There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Derby by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
1h 20m£23–38Drive 42.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Derbycar 42.3 mi
1h£11–16Bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Beastmarket Hillbus 90
3h 47mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Retford to Derbytaxi 42.3 mi
1h£180–220Line 99 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 29 / ...
- Take the train from Doncaster to Derbytrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
2h 42m£26–40
Retford to Derby by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Derby is to drive which costs £10 - £16 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Derby is to drive which takes 1h and costs £10 - £16.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Derby station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Bus Station via Newark Bus Station and Upper Parliament Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Derby. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Derby via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 20m.
The distance between Retford and Derby is 60 miles. The road distance is 42.6 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Derby without a car is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £22 - £40.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Retford to Derby, including transfers.
Retford to Derby bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Derby is to train which takes 1h 20m and costs £22 - £40. Alternatively, you can bus and line 90 bus, which costs and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Derby, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Derby via Sheffield in around 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Bus Station via Newark Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, and Upper Parliament Street in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–24
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Doncaster to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Derby
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–23
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 115 950 6070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
Bus from Newark Bus Station to Beastmarket Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- £180–220
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7733 895 141
- Website
- retfordtaxis.com
DN Cars
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 948
Malcolm's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 333
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Derby bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.
Retford to Derby train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Derby is 43 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Retford to Derby.
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