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

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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Swindon to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    3h 17m
    £72–147

  2. Drive 141.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Swindon to Retfordcar car 141.2 mi
    3h 1m
    £35–50

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fleming Way to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus 401 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchangebus bus Ukn14
    8h 30m
    £36–71

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train London Paddington - Cheltenham Spa / ...
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Sheffieldtrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    5h 16m
    £94–148

  5. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Swindon to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    2. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Derbytrain train
    3. Take the train from Derby to Newark Castletrain train
    4. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    6h 4m

Swindon to Retford by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket£72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 17m

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

You can take a train from Swindon to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleming Way to Retford Bus Station via London Heathrow Airport and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 8h 30m.

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