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How to get fromRetford to Ilkestonby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Retford to Ilkeston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to The Spinneybus bus If
    1h 52m
    £31–53

  2. Drive 35.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retford to Ilkestoncar car 35.8 mi
    55 min
    £9–13

  3. Bus, line 90 bus

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Beastmarket Hillbus bus 90
    2h 58m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Retford to Ilkestontaxi taxi 35.8 mi
    55 min
    £75–90

  5. Train, bus via Grantham

    1. Take the train from Retford to Granthamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Grantham to Nottinghamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Upper Parliament Street to Market Placebus bus Two
    2h 7m
    £24–45

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Briar Roadbus bus Sa
    2. Take the bus from Briar Road to Victoria Bus Stationbus bus Sa
    3. Take the bus from Victoria Bus Station to Market Placebus bus Two
    3h 2m
    £9–17

  7. Line 43 bus, train, line 34 bus

    1. Take the bus from The Square to Worksop stationbus bus 43
    2. Take the train from Worksop to Hucknalltrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tram Park & Ride to Market Placebus bus 34
    4h 12m
    £20–29

Retford to Ilkeston by train and bus

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration1h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 68.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Market Place via Newark Bus Station, Beastmarket Hill, and Upper Parliament Street in around 2h 58m.

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