There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Poole by train or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Waterloo to Pooletrain London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 35m£69–156Drive 224.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Poolecar 224.6 mi
3h 57m£56–80Train
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouthtrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
7h 6m£116–187
Retford to Poole by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Poole is to drive which costs £55 - £80 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Poole is to drive which takes 3h 57m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Poole. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Poole via Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
The distance between Retford and Poole is 256 miles. The road distance is 225.9 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Poole without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 35m and costs £65 - £160.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Retford to Poole, including transfers.
Retford to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Poole train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Poole is 226 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Retford to Poole.
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Poole, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Poole via London Kings Cross, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 4h 35m.
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
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from London Waterloo to Poole
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–90
- Website
- South Western Railway
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Bournemouth
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
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