There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Southam by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Leamington Spatrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 38m£51–82Drive 88.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Southamcar 88.3 mi
1h 39m£22–32Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 151
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Stationbus X6
7h 1m
Retford to Southam by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Southam is to drive which costs £21 - £35 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Southam is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs £21 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Southam. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Park Lane via The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, Transport Museum and Upper Parade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Southam. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Leamington Spa via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Retford and Southam is 130 miles. The road distance is 88.8 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Southam without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £85.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Retford to Southam, including transfers.
Retford to Southam bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Southam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Southam is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs £50 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 1m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Southam, Warwickshire, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Park Lane via Sheffield, Leamington Spa, and Parish Church in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Park Lane via Castle Gate, The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, Transport Museum, and Upper Parade in around 7h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- National Express
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Retford to Southam bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Castle Gate station.
Retford to Southam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Southam is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Retford to Southam.
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