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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Essex is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Essex is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Essex?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Essex. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Polecat Road via The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station and Bus Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Essex?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Essex. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at White Notley via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Retford to Essex?

The distance between Retford and Essex is 183 miles. The road distance is 136.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Essex without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Retford to Essex, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Essex bus from?

Retford to Essex bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Retford to Essex train from?

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

Train or bus from Retford to Essex?

The best way to get from Retford to Essex is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Retford to Essex bus arrive?

Retford to Essex bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Castle Gate station.

Where does the Retford to Essex train arrive?

Retford to Essex train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Retford to Essex?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Essex is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Retford to Essex.

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

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There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Essex by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to White Notleytrain London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 24m
£60–124
Drive 135.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Essexcar 135.6 mi
2h 40m
£33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Coach Stationbus 777
7h 21m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Coach Station to Bus Interchangebus X20
4h 5m
£60–91

Retford to Essex by train and subway

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Distance: 181.7 mi
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Retford to White Notley via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Polecat Road via Castle Gate, The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, Coach Station, and Bus Interchange in around 7h 21m.

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