What is the cheapest way to get from Retford to Edinburgh?

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Edinburgh is to bus which costs £28 - £120 and takes 8h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Retford to Edinburgh?

The fastest way to get from Retford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £85 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Edinburgh station. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Edinburgh, Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Edinburgh?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Retford and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 1m.

How far is it from Retford to Edinburgh?

The distance between Retford and Edinburgh is 254 miles. The road distance is 229.2 miles.

How do I travel from Retford to Edinburgh without a car?

The best way to get from Retford to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £85 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Retford to Edinburgh?

The train from Retford to Edinburgh Waverley takes 3h 1m including transfers and departs six times a week.

Where do I catch the Retford to Edinburgh bus from?

Retford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Edinburgh train from?

Retford to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Train or bus from Retford to Edinburgh?

The best way to get from Retford to Edinburgh is to train which takes 3h 1m and costs £85 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £120 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Retford to Edinburgh bus arrive?

Retford to Edinburgh bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where does the Retford to Edinburgh train arrive?

Retford to Edinburgh train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.

Can I drive from Retford to Edinburgh?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Edinburgh is 229 miles. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Retford to Edinburgh.

How do I get a train ticket from Retford to Edinburgh?

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Retford to Edinburgh - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 9 ways to get from Retford to Edinburgh by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Aberdeen / ...
3h 1m
£85–130
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus Ukn11 / ...
8h 1m
£28–115
Drive 227.9 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Edinburghcar 227.9 mi
4h 26m
£56–80
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
5h 10m
£89–184
Train via Doncaster
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
3h 36m
£80–189
Train via Sheffield
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Edinburgh Waverleytrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 19m
£149–217
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LHR - EDI
5h 18m
£118–370
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane STN - EDI
5h 45m
£88–205
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane LTN - EDI
5h 1m
£90–239

Retford to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 252.2 mi
Duration: 3h 1m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Edinburgh, Scotland?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Retford to Edinburgh Waverley 6 times a week. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 3h 1m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Edinburgh, Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 5h 25m. National Express also services this route twice daily.

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