There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Northampton by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Euston to Northamptontrain London Euston - Birmingham New Street / ...
2h 59m£46–119Line 99 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 99
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Coach Parkbus
5h 6m£17–25Drive 86 mi
- Drive from Retford to Northamptoncar 86 mi
1h 46m£22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Market Harboroughtrain
- Take the bus from Market Hall to Marriott Streetbus 77 / ...
5h 21m£38–59Bus, line 90 bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus 90
- Take the bus from Nottingham Broad Marsh Bus Station to Northampton Town Centrebus
5h 33m
Retford to Northampton by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Northampton is to line 99 bus and bus which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Northampton is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Coach Park via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.
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.
The distance between Retford and Northampton is 205 miles. The road distance is 86.5 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Northampton without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Retford to Northampton, including transfers.
Retford to Northampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Northampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Northampton is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs £45 - £120. Alternatively, you can line 99 bus and bus, which costs £17 - £25 and takes 5h 6m.
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 Coach Park via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 5h 6m.
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
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Northampton bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 station.
Retford to Northampton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Northampton is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Retford to Northampton.
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