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How to get fromSouthampton to Retfordby train, bus, subway, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southampton to Retford by train, bus, subway, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 46m
    £73–160

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus bus Ukn14
    8h 50m
    £37–70

  3. Bus, subway, train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Coach Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 032
    2. Take the subway from Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3 station to King's Cross St. Pancras stationsubway subway
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Newark North Gatetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    6h 38m

  4. Drive 195.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southampton to Retfordcar car 195.1 mi
    3h 22m
    £48–69

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    4h 52m
    £99–224

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    5h 24m
    £129–187

Southampton to Retford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration3h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 219.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Southampton Central to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Coach Station to Retford Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h 50m.

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