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

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train Swansea - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    4h 13m
    £90–175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to St Margaret's Bus Stationbus bus Cp2
    2. Take the bus from St Margaret's Bus Station to The Wharfbus bus 151
    7h 47m
    £28–47

  3. Drive  187.3 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Retfordcar car 187.3 mi
    3h 36m
    £47–67

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train Nottingham - Worksop
    6h 54m
    £88–131

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cardiff - North Road to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus bus Uk078
    2. Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain train Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
    8h 8m
    £33–53

Cardiff to Retford by train and subway

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket£90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 4h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Retford Bus Station via St Margaret's Bus Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 7h 47m.

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