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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Glasgow is to bus which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Glasgow is to drive which takes 4h 18m and costs £60 - £90.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Glasgow station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Buchanan Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1 and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 2m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Glasgow?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Glasgow Queen Street via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.

How far is it from Retford to Glasgow?

The distance between Retford and Glasgow is 301 miles. The road distance is 253.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Glasgow without a car is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 33m and costs £75 - £220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Retford to Glasgow, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Glasgow bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Retford to Glasgow train from?

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

Train or bus from Retford to Glasgow?

The best way to get from Retford to Glasgow is to train via Edinburgh which takes 4h 33m and costs £75 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Retford to Glasgow bus arrive?

Retford to Glasgow bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Retford to Glasgow train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Retford to Glasgow?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Glasgow is 254 miles. It takes approximately 4h 18m to drive from Retford to Glasgow.

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Retford to Glasgow - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Edinburgh
best
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Edinburgh Waverleytrain London Kings Cross - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain Edinburgh - Glasgow Queen Street / ...
4h 33m
£78–213
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
2. Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Stationbus Ukn31
9h 2m
£31–54
Drive 252.5 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Glasgowcar 252.5 mi
4h 18m
£63–90
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane BHX - GLA
4h 59m
£73–162
Train
1. Take the train from Doncaster to Glasgow Centraltrain Plymouth - Glasgow Central / ...
6h 7m
£83–205
Train via Carlisle
1. Take the train from Retford to Leedstrain
2. Take the train from Leeds to Carlisletrain
3. Take the train from Carlisle to Glasgow Centraltrain
6h 59m
£93–189
Train to London City Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LCY - GLA
4h 53m
£115–409
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BHX - EDI
3. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 41m
£81–178
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane LTN - GLA
4h 51m
£89–222
Train, train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Glasgow Airport
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 Glasgow Airport (GLA)plane STN - GLA
5h 37m
£79–194
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport, bus
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
4. Take the bus from Terminal to Buchanan Bus Stationbus
5h 33m
£85–228

Retford to Glasgow by train

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Distance: 298.9 mi
Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Glasgow Queen Street via Doncaster and Edinburgh Waverley in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Buchanan Bus Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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