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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Southport to Manchester Oxford Roadtrain train
    2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 57m
    £31–63

  2. Line 300 bus, bus, line 19 bus, line 43 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Old Roan Interchangebus bus 300
    2. Take the bus from Aintree Festival Zone Package to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus bus Gn4
    3. Take the bus from Sheffield Interchange/C6 to Dinnington Interchange/A3bus bus X5 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Dinnington Interchange to Worksop Bus Stationbus bus 19 / ...
    5. Take the bus from Worksop Bus Station to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 43
    6h 58m
    £21–34

  3. Bus, train, line 77 bus

    1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Queen Square Bus Stationbus bus 47
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Chesterfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Olympia House to Worksop Bus Stationbus bus 77 / ...
    6h 42m
    £47–72

  4. Drive  104.1 mi

    1. Drive from Southport to Retfordcar car 104.1 mi
    2h 25m
    £26–38

Southport to Retford by train

Calendar97Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket£31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 103.1 mi
  • Duration: 3h 57m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Retford via Manchester Oxford Road and Sheffield in around 3h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Old Roan Interchange, Old Roan, Aintree, Aintree Festival Zone Package, Sheffield Interchange/E2, Sheffield Interchange/C6, Dinnington Interchange, and Worksop Bus Station in around 6h 58m.

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