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How to get fromRetford to Rugbyby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Rugby by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Tamworth High Leveltrain train
    3. Take the train from Tamworth to Rugbytrain train
    3h 40m
    £42–76

  2. Drive  77.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retford to Rugbycar car 77.7 mi
    1h 22m
    £20–28

  3. Bus, line 85 bus

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 151
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus bus X6
    4. Take the bus from Pool Meadow Bus Station to Church Streetbus bus 85 / ...
    6h 18m

  4. Bus, train, line 84 bus

    1. Take the bus from Worksop Bus Station to Cavendish Streetbus bus 77 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chesterfield to Leicestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Church Streetbus bus 84 / ...
    6h 39m
    £41–59

Retford to Rugby by train

Calendar79Weekly Trains
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Rugby via Sheffield and Tamworth in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Church Street via Castle Gate, The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, and Pool Meadow Bus Station in around 6h 18m.

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