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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2h 58m
    £44–103

  2. Drive 124.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sunderland to Retfordcar car 124.4 mi
    2h 8m
    £31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Uk010
    2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus X3
    5h 28m

  4. Train, line 99 bus

    1. Take the train from Sunderland to Doncastertrain train Sunderland - London Kings Cross
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    3h 16m
    £33–55

  5. Train, line 99 bus via Central Station

    1. Take the train from Newcastle to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 99 / ...
    3h 26m
    £40–93

Sunderland to Retford by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration2h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket£44Cheapest Price
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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 Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 5h 28m.

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