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

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There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Swansea by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain train London Paddington - Swansea / ...
    5h 4m
    £109–216
  2. Drive  200.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Retford to Swanseacar car 200.2 mi
    4h 27m
    £50–71
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus bus 38 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus bus Cp2
    3. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus bus 201 / ...
    9h 47m
  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain train Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Swanseatrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
    6h 47m
    £88–158
  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 19m
    £84–135

Retford to Swansea by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket£88Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Swansea, Wales?

You can take a train from Retford to Swansea via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Newark Bus Station, Nottingham station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Sophia Gardens in around 9h 47m.

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