There are 4 ways to get from Torquay to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train via London
best- Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
5h 44m£112–223Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Stationbus 2 / ...
- Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 101 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2bus 131 / ...
12h 39m£51–87Drive 261.5 mi
- Drive from Torquay to Retfordcar 261.5 mi
4h 34m£65–94Train
- Take the train from Newton Abbot to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
7h 24m£120–190
Torquay to Retford by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Torquay to Retford is to bus which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Torquay to Retford is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs £60 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Torquay to Retford. However, there are services departing from Fleet Street and arriving at Sheffield Interchange/E2 via Sherborne Road, Bampfylde Street and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Torquay to Retford. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Retford via Newton Abbot, Paddington and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Torquay and Retford is 343 miles. The road distance is 263 miles.
The best way to get from Torquay to Retford without a car is to train via London which takes 5h 44m and costs £110 - £230.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Torquay to Retford, including transfers.
Torquay to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Sherborne Road station.
Torquay to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.
The best way to get from Torquay to Retford is to train via London which takes 5h 44m and costs £110 - £230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £90 and takes 12h 39m.
What companies run services between Torquay, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Paignton to Retford via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fleet Street to Retford via Sherborne Road, Bus Station, Bampfylde Street, Birmingham Coach Station, Sheffield Interchange/E2, and Sheffield in around 12h 39m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from Newton Abbot to London Paddington
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £80–150
- Website
- Great Western Railway (GWR)
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- 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
- Phone
- +44 345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
Bus from Sherborne Road to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–4
- Website
- Stagecoach South West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bampfylde Street to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Sheffield Interchange/E2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–21
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Torquay to Retford bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Bus Station.
Torquay to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington 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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