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How to get fromRetford to Stratford-upon-Avonby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Birmingham New Streettrain train
    3. Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain train
    3h 41m
    £45–83

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 to Meadowhall Interchange/A4bus bus X3 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus Uk070 / ...
    6h 8m
    £22–42

  3. Drive  98.4 mi

    1. Drive from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avoncar car 98.4 mi
    1h 43m
    £25–36

  4. Bus via Leicester

    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 Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    6h 35m

Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Retford, England and Stratford-upon-Avon, England?

You can take a train from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon via Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Stratford-upon-Avon via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Birmingham - Jennens Road, and Birmingham Moor Street in around 6h 8m.

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