There are 4 ways to get from Skipton to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 24m£20–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus X84
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
5h 57m£14–21Drive 73.6 mi
- Drive from Skipton to Retfordcar 73.6 mi
1h 31m£19–27Train
- Take the train from Skipton to Leedstrain Skipton - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
3h 19m£28–55
Skipton to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Skipton to Retford is to bus which costs £13 - £21 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Skipton to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs £18 - £27.
No, there is no direct bus from Skipton to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Market Place and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Skipton to Retford. However, there are services departing from Skipton and arriving at Retford via Leeds and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
The distance between Skipton and Retford is 73 miles. The road distance is 74 miles.
The best way to get from Skipton to Retford without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 2h 24m and costs £20 - £45.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Skipton to Retford, including transfers.
Skipton to Retford bus services, operated by First Leeds, depart from Ilkley Bus Station.
Skipton to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Skipton station.
The best way to get from Skipton to Retford is to train via Doncaster which takes 2h 24m and costs £20 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £21 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Skipton, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Skipton to Retford via Leeds and Doncaster in around 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Market Place to Retford Bus Station via Ilkley Bus Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 5h 57m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Skipton to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Cross Country
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First Leeds
Bus from Ilkley Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Website
- First Leeds
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
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Skipton to Retford bus services, operated by First Leeds, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Skipton to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Skipton to Retford is 74 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Skipton to Retford.
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