There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Penrith by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakestrain
4h 13m£59–116Drive 139.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Penrithcar 139.6 mi
2h 25m£34–49Bus
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarketbus Ukn31
5h 45mBus via Sheffield
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus X3 / ...
- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Penrithbus Ukn31
5h 49m
Retford to Penrith by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Penrith is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Penrith is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Booth's Supermarket via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 and Meadowhall Interchange/B1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Penrith. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Penrith North Lakes via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between Retford and Penrith is 169 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Penrith without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Retford to Penrith, including transfers.
Retford to Penrith bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 station.
Retford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Penrith is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs £55 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 5h 45m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Penrith, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Penrith North Lakes via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Booth's Supermarket via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 5h 45m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–30
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–26
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Penrith North Lakes
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–65
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/B1 to Booth's Supermarket
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Penrith
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £13–22
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Penrith bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Meadowhall Interchange/A4 station.
Retford to Penrith train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Penrith is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Retford to Penrith.
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