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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 43m
    £45–83

  2. Drive  98.4 mi

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

  3. 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 Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    6h 35m

  4. Bus via Nottingham

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus 230 / ...
    3. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to Sainsbury'sbus bus 148
    4. Take the bus from Transport Museum to McDonaldsbus bus X18
    8h 5m

Retford to Stratford-upon-Avon by train and foot

Calendar119Weekly Services
Duration3h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 123.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

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 35m.

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