There are 3 ways to get from Torquay to Retford by train, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
6h 46m£120–190Drive 261.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Torquay to Retfordcar 261.5 mi
4h 34m£66–94Train, fly
- Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
- Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane EXT - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
6h 24m£111–272
Torquay to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Retford is to drive which costs £65 - £95 and takes 4h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Retford. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Retford via Newton Abbot and Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Torquay and Retford is 293 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Retford without a car is to train which takes 6h 46m and costs £120 - £190.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Torquay to Retford, including transfers.
Torquay to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newton Abbot station.
Torquay to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Torquay to Retford is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Torquay to Retford.
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What companies run services between Torquay, England and Retford, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Newton Abbot to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £110–170 and the journey takes 4h 12m.
- Website
- loganair.co.uk
Flights from Exeter to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £140–460
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newton Abbot to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £110–170
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Paignton to Exeter St Davids
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £12–19
- Website
- Cross Country
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