There are 4 ways to get from Telford to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
3h 28m£46–86Drive 96.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Telford to Retfordcar 96.6 mi
1h 51m£25–35Bus, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 409
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to The Wharfbus 151
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
6h 30mBus, train, line 37 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Railway Stationbus 5A / ...
- Take the train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newark Castletrain
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
6h 59m
Telford to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Telford to Retford is to drive which costs £24 - £35 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Telford to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs £24 - £35.
No, there is no direct bus from Telford station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Telford to Retford. However, there are services departing from Telford Central and arriving at Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Telford and Retford is 128 miles. The road distance is 97.2 miles.
The best way to get from Telford to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Telford to Retford, including transfers.
Telford to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Telford to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Telford Central station.
The best way to get from Telford to Retford is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £45 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 37 bus, which costs and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Telford, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Telford Central to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Telford Central to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–22
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Stoke-on-Trent to Newark Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–45
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £5–9
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–20
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 344 800 44 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Arriva UK
Bus from Bus Station to Railway Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £1–3
- Website
- Arriva UK
- Adult Single All Zone
- £1–3
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Booking & Getting There
Telford to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Telford to Retford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Telford to Retford is 97 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Telford to Retford.
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