There are 2 ways to get from Retford to Ipswich by train or car
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Retford to Ipswich by train
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The cheapest way to get from Retford to Ipswich is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Ipswich is to drive which takes 2h 50m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Ipswich. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Ipswich via Peterborough. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Retford and Ipswich is 144 miles. The road distance is 142.9 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Ipswich without a car is to train which takes 3h 13m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Retford to Ipswich, including transfers.
Retford to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Ipswich train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Ipswich is 143 miles. It takes approximately 2h 50m to drive from Retford to Ipswich.
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Ipswich, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Ipswich via Peterborough in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 225 333
- [email protected]
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Retford to Peterborough
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–30
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 7245
- [email protected]
- Website
- greateranglia.co.uk
Train from Peterborough to Ipswich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–75
- Website
- https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/
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