What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Retford?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Retford is to bus and line 99 bus which costs £10 - £16 and takes 4h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Retford?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs £15 - £23.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Manchester to Retford?

The distance between Manchester and Retford is 66 miles. The road distance is 63.5 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Retford without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Retford without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 17m and costs £19 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Retford?

It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Manchester to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Retford bus from?

Manchester to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Retford train from?

Manchester to Retford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Retford?

The best way to get from Manchester to Retford is to train via Sheffield which takes 2h 17m and costs £19 - £45. Alternatively, you can bus and line 99 bus, which costs £10 - £16 and takes 4h 49m.

Where does the Manchester to Retford bus arrive?

Manchester to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.

Where does the Manchester to Retford train arrive?

Manchester to Retford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Retford is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Manchester to Retford.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Retford?

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Where can I stay near Retford?

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Manchester to Retford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 99 bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Retford by train, bus, or car

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
2h 17m
£19–41
Bus, line 99 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
3. Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus 99
4h 49m
£11–15
Drive 63.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Retfordcar 63.1 mi
1h 32m
£16–23
Train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain Liverpool Lime Street - Cleethorpes / ...
2h 23m
£21–37

Manchester to Retford by train

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Distance: 65.3 mi
Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Retford via Sheffield in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Retford Bus Station via Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 4h 49m.

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