There are 4 ways to get from Bristol to Retford by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffieldtrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
4h 7m£80–121Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to The Wharfbus 151
7h 30m£26–43Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchangebus Uk070 / ...
- Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central / ...
5h 32m£27–45Drive 170 mi
- Drive from Bristol to Retfordcar 170 mi
3h 5m£42–61
Bristol to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Retford is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Retford is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs £40 - £65.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Retford. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Retford via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Bristol and Retford is 189 miles. The road distance is 171 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Retford without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £130.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Bristol to Retford, including transfers.
Bristol to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Bristol to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Retford is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs £80 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Bristol, England and Retford, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffield hourly. Tickets cost £70–110 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Retford Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, The Wharf, and Trent Bridge in around 7h 30m.
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £70–110
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Meadowhall to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–16
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bus Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to The Wharf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- National Express
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Bristol to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Bristol to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Retford is 171 miles. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Bristol to Retford.
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