There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Exeter by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
4h 27m£99–196Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeterbus Uk087 / ...
10h 7m£35–59Bus via Birmingham
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Streetbus 104 / ...
9h 7m£46–79Drive 237.9 mi
- Drive from Retford to Exetercar 237.9 mi
4h 21m£59–85Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davidstrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
5h 35m£108–174
Retford to Exeter by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Exeter is to bus which costs £35 - £60 and takes 10h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Exeter is to drive which takes 4h 21m and costs £55 - £85.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Bampfylde Street via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Exeter St Davids via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Retford and Exeter is 315 miles. The road distance is 239.2 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Exeter without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £95 - £200.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Retford to Exeter, including transfers.
Retford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Retford to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Exeter is to train via London which takes 4h 27m and costs £95 - £200. Alternatively, you can bus via Birmingham, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Exeter, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Exeter St Davids via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to Bampfylde Street via Sheffield, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 9h 7m.
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–130
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £100–160
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Bampfylde Street
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £26–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Exeter
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Exeter bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Retford to Exeter train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Exeter is 239 miles. It takes approximately 4h 21m to drive from Retford to Exeter.
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