There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Plymouth 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 via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain London Paddington - Plymouth / ...
5h 38m£119–235Bus via Bristol
cheapest- Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk070 / ...
- Take the bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Stationbus Fal
11h 20m£32–46Bus
- Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Stationbus 104 / ...
10h 22m£56–94Drive 280.7 mi
- Drive from Retford to Plymouthcar 280.7 mi
5h 4m£71–103Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Plymouthtrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
6h 34m£128–204
Retford to Plymouth by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Plymouth is to bus via Bristol which costs £30 - £50 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Plymouth is to drive which takes 5h 4m and costs £70 - £110.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Plymouth station. However, there are services departing from Sheffield Interchange/E2 and arriving at Plymouth Coach Station via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Plymouth. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Plymouth via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Retford and Plymouth is 367 miles. The road distance is 282.4 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Plymouth without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £240.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Retford to Plymouth, including transfers.
Retford to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sheffield Interchange/E2 station.
Retford to Plymouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Plymouth is to train via London which takes 5h 38m and costs £110 - £240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £95 and takes 10h 22m.
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 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Retford to Plymouth Coach Station via Sheffield, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 10h 22m.
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
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £90–170
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Plymouth
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £120–190
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sheffield Interchange/E2 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £35–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Bristol Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Cabot Circus to Plymouth Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–8
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Plymouth bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Retford to Plymouth train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Plymouth is 282 miles. It takes approximately 5h 4m to drive from Retford to Plymouth.
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