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How to get fromRetford to Plymouthby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Retford to Plymouth by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
    5h 34m
    £119–235

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk070 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Uk087 / ...
    11h 5m
    £40–73

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chesterfield to Bristol Parkwaytrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    2. Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    10h 1m
    £79–120

  4. Drive  280.7 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Plymouthcar car 280.7 mi
    5h 4m
    £71–102

  5. Train, fly, line 57 bus

    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Newquay Cornwall Airport (NQY)plane plane MAN - NQY
    4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bodmin Parkway Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Bodmin Parkway to Plymouthtrain train
    8h 2m
    £89–253

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Plymouthtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    6h 34m
    £128–204

Retford to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar124Weekly Services
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£119Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 364.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Plymouth via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, and Bristol Bus Station in around 11h 5m.

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