There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avontrain
3h 43m£57–98Drive 98.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avoncar 98.4 mi
1h 43m£24–35Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus X18
6h 1mLine 99 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1bus 29 / ...
- Take the train from Doncaster to Leamington Spatrain Newcastle - Reading / ...
4h 37m£66–98Bus via Nottingham
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
- Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus 148
7h 52m
Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which costs £23 - £35 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs £23 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at McDonalds via The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station and Transport Museum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Stratford-upon-Avon via Sheffield and Birmingham Moor Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
The distance between Retford and Stratford-upon-Avon is 124 miles. The road distance is 99 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon without a car is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon, including transfers.
Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon is to train which takes 3h 43m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 1m.
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 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to McDonalds via Castle Gate, The Wharf, St Margaret's Bus Station, Pool Meadow Bus Station, and Transport Museum in around 6h 1m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Doncaster to Leamington Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–21
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 01217084960
- [email protected]
- Website
- vintagetrains.co.uk
Train from Birmingham Moor Street to Stratford-upon-Avon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Website
- https://vintagetrains.co.uk/train-rides/shakespeare-express/
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from The Wharf to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £6–16
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £5–13
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–12
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- arrivabus.co.uk
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Pool Meadow Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- https://www.arrivabus.co.uk/
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
- Phone
- 01604 67 60 60
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Transport Museum to McDonalds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
Bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury's
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/midlands
- Single
- £3
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from The Square to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Castle Gate station.
Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon is 99 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon.
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