There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Swansea by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Paddington to Swanseatrain London Paddington - Swansea / ...
5h 4m£109–216Drive 200.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Swanseacar 200.2 mi
4h 27m£50–71Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardensbus Cp2
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand Bbus 201 / ...
9h 47mTrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Stockporttrain Norwich - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
- Take the train from Stockport to Swanseatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Milford Haven / ...
6h 47m£88–158Train, bus
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain
- Take the train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)train
- Take the bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Stationbus
9h 19m£84–135
Retford to Swansea by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Swansea is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 4h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Swansea is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs £45 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Swansea station. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Swansea Bus Station Stand B via Newark Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Sophia Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Swansea. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Swansea via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 4m.
The distance between Retford and Swansea is 332 miles. The road distance is 201.3 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Swansea without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 4m and costs £100 - £220.
It takes approximately 5h 4m to get from Retford to Swansea, including transfers.
Retford to Swansea bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Swansea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Swansea is to train via London which takes 5h 4m and costs £100 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 9h 47m.
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.
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from London Paddington to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Stockport to Swansea
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–120
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Broad Marsh Bus Station to Sophia Gardens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Swansea Bus Station Stand B
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newport Train Station to Swansea City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Swansea bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Newark Bus Station.
Retford to Swansea train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Swansea is 201 miles. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Retford to Swansea.
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