There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain
- Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
3h 25m£44–83Drive 110.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Shrewsbury to Retfordcar 110.2 mi
2h 7m£27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 64
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newark Castletrain Crewe - Lincoln Central / ...
6h 58m£41–61Bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus 152
7h 2m£31–77
Shrewsbury to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Shrewsbury to Retford is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Shrewsbury to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs £26 - £40.
No, there is no direct bus from Shrewsbury station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Retford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury and arriving at Retford via Stockport and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Retford is 118 miles. The road distance is 110.9 miles.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Shrewsbury to Retford, including transfers.
Shrewsbury to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Shrewsbury to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
The best way to get from Shrewsbury to Retford is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £40 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £80 and takes 7h 2m.
What companies run services between Shrewsbury, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Retford via Stockport and Sheffield in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 7h 2m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Shrewsbury to Stockport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–28
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–22
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Stockport to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £14–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 01782 332337
- [email protected]
- Website
- D&G Bus
Bus from Bus Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- D&G Bus
- SIngle Ticket One way
- £3
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £9–22
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £19–50
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Shrewsbury to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Shrewsbury to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Stockport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Shrewsbury to Retford is 111 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Shrewsbury to Retford.
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