There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth 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 via London
best- Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
4h 25m£68–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035 / ...
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
9h 41m£48–78Drive 221.7 mi
- Drive from Bournemouth to Retfordcar 221.7 mi
3h 45m£55–80Train
- Take the train from Bournemouth to Birmingham New Streettrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain Reading - Newcastle / ...
5h 53m£113–176
Bournemouth to Retford by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Retford is to bus which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Retford is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs £55 - £80.
No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Retford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Retford via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
The distance between Bournemouth and Retford is 250 miles. The road distance is 223 miles.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Retford without a car is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Bournemouth to Retford, including transfers.
Bournemouth to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.
Bournemouth to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
The best way to get from Bournemouth to Retford is to train via London which takes 4h 25m and costs £65 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £45 - £80 and takes 9h 41m.
What companies run services between Bournemouth, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Retford via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Retford Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, Nottingham, Newark Castle, and Trent Bridge in around 9h 41m.
- Phone
- 0345 6000 650
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from Bournemouth to London Waterloo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- South Western Railway
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- 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 Bournemouth to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £75–120
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–27
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £24–40
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bournemouth to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Bournemouth to Retford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bournemouth to Retford is 223 miles. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Bournemouth to Retford.
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