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How to get fromShrewsbury to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Shrewsbury to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Stockporttrain train
    2. Take the train from Stockport to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 34m
    £36–68

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 409
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus bus 152
    6h 23m
    £26–47

  3. Drive  110.2 mi

    1. Drive from Shrewsbury to Retfordcar car 110.2 mi
    2h 7m
    £28–40

  4. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewetrain train
    2. Take the train from Crewe to Newark Castletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    6h 28m

Shrewsbury to Retford by train

Calendar108Weekly Trains
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 116.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retford via Birmingham Coach Station, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster in around 6h 23m.

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