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There are 10 ways to get from Perth to Retford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Perth to Edinburgh Waverleytrain train Perth - Edinburgh / ...
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Doncastertrain train Edinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
    5h 52m
    £66–203

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Scott Street to Park & Ride Arrival Baybus bus X56
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus Ukn11
    11h 14m

  3. Drive  272.6 mi

    1. Drive from Perth to Retfordcar car 272.6 mi
    5h 10m
    £68–98

  4. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane EDI - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 12m
    £73–176

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to George Streetbus bus Ember
    2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Sheffieldtrain train Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
    7h 43m
    £125–205

  6. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane EDI - LHR
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    6h 28m
    £104–325

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Luton Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Luton Airport (LTN)plane plane EDI - LTN
    3. Take the train from Luton Airport Parkway to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    4. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    5h 54m
    £73–220

  8. Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Glasgow Queen Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    6h 56m
    £89–195

  9. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to London Stansted Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Perth station to Edinburgh Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to London Stansted Airport (STN)plane plane EDI - STN
    3. Take the train from Stansted Airport to Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    7h 4m
    £77–194

  10. Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Perth to Aberdeentrain train
    2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ABZ - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain train
    7h 54m
    £136–311

Perth to Retford by train

Calendar114Weekly Trains
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 308 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Perth, Scotland and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Perth to Retford via Edinburgh Waverley and Doncaster in around 5h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Scott Street to Retford Bus Station via Park & Ride Arrival Bay, Park & Ride, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 11h 14m.

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