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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Northampton is to train and bus which costs £20 - £35 and takes 3h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.

Is there a direct bus between Retford and Northampton?

No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Northampton Town Centre via Newark Bus Station and Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Northampton?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Northampton via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Retford to Northampton?

The distance between Retford and Northampton is 205 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £120.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Retford to Northampton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Northampton bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Retford to Northampton train from?

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

Train or bus from Retford to Northampton?

The best way to get from Retford to Northampton is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus and line 90 bus, which costs and takes 5h 59m.

Where does the Retford to Northampton bus arrive?

Retford to Northampton bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.

Where does the Retford to Northampton train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Retford to Northampton?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Northampton is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Retford to Northampton.

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

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Retford to Northampton - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 90 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Northampton 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 Euston to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 59m
£46–119
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Retford to Meadowhalltrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus Ukn31
3h 53m
£21–34
Drive 86 mi
1. Drive from Retford to Northamptoncar 86 mi
1h 46m
£22–31
Train, bus via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the bus from Queensgate Bus Stn to (Corby) George Street Stop Abus X4
3. Take the bus from (Corby) George Street Stop A to St Edmund's Streetbus X4
4h 43m
£27–35
Bus, line 90 bus
1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
2. Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus 90
3. Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus
5h 59m

Retford to Northampton by train and foot

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Distance: 204.3 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Northampton via King's Cross and London Euston in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Northampton Town Centre via Newark Bus Station, Nottingham station, and Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 5h 59m.

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