What is the cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Retford?

The cheapest way to get from Sunderland to Retford is to bus which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sunderland to Retford?

The fastest way to get from Sunderland to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Sunderland and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Sunderland to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Sunderland Interchange and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Sunderland and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Retford. However, there are services departing from Sunderland and arriving at Retford via Newcastle and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.

How far is it from Sunderland to Retford?

The distance between Sunderland and Retford is 142 miles. The road distance is 125.1 miles.

How do I travel from Sunderland to Retford without a car?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Sunderland to Retford?

It takes approximately 2h 58m to get from Sunderland to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Retford bus from?

Sunderland to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sunderland Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Sunderland to Retford train from?

Sunderland to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Newcastle station.

Train or bus from Sunderland to Retford?

The best way to get from Sunderland to Retford is to train which takes 2h 58m and costs £40 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 3m.

Where does the Sunderland to Retford bus arrive?

Sunderland to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Sunderland to Retford train arrive?

Sunderland to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Doncaster station.

Can I drive from Sunderland to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Sunderland to Retford is 125 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Sunderland to Retford.

How do I get a train ticket from Sunderland to Retford?

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Sunderland to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 99 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sunderland to Retford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 58m
£45–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sunderland Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk010
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
6h 3m
£18–28
Drive 124.4 mi
1. Drive from Sunderland to Retfordcar 124.4 mi
2h 8m
£31–45
Train via Middlesbrough
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Middlesbroughtrain Carlisle - Middlesbrough / ...
2. Take the train from Middlesbrough to Retfordtrain Middlesbrough - London Kings Cross
3h 18m
£48–73
Train, line 99 bus
1. Take the train from Sunderland to Doncastertrain Sunderland - London Kings Cross
2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to West Courtbus 29 / ...
3h 41m
£33–50

Sunderland to Retford by train

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Distance: 140.9 mi
Duration: 2h 58m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Newcastle to Doncaster hourly. Tickets cost £35–55 and the journey takes 1h 18m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 6h 3m.

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