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How to get fromThorne to Retfordby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Thorne North to Doncastertrain train Bridlington - Sheffield / ...
    2. Take the train from Doncaster to Retfordtrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
    1h 14m
    £6–14
  2. Line 387 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Parade/Plantation Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus 387 / ...
    1h 49m
    £6–11
  3. Drive  24 mi

    1. Drive from Thorne to Retfordcar car 24 mi
    35 min
    £6–9
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Thorne to Retfordtaxi taxi 24 mi
    35 min
    £100–130
  5. Line 387 bus, line 99 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Parade/Plantation Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus bus 387 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to West Courtbus bus 29 / ...
    2h 36m
    £6–8

Thorne to Retford by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket£6Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Thorne, Doncaster, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Thorne North to Retford via Doncaster in around 1h 14m. Alternatively, First South Yorkshire operates a bus from South Parade/Plantation Road to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2 every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £3 and the journey takes 56 min.

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