How to get to Liverpool from Retford

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Compare train for Retford to Liverpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Retford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £35, while a train costs an average of £35.

Distance: 135 km

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£27

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2h 32m

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2h 22m

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The cheapest way to travel from Retford to Liverpool is a train with an average price of £35.
The fastest way to travel from Retford to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.
Yes, you can take a train between Retford and Liverpool.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £35 compared to roughly £27 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.71. The journey takes 2h 32m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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FAQs: Retford to Liverpool

Travel to Liverpool easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Retford to Liverpool.

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You can travel between Retford and Liverpool by train.
The cheapest way to travel from Retford to Liverpool is a train with an average price of £35.
The fastest way to travel from Retford to Liverpool is by train with an average journey time of 3h 2m.
The Retford to Liverpool distance is approximately 135 km.
The average frequency per day from Retford to Liverpool is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Retford and Liverpool as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Retford to Liverpool:
  • Trains mostly depart from Retford station (RET) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Retford to Liverpool, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Transpennine Express to go to Liverpool by train.
Omio customers who travel from Retford to Liverpool often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Liverpool and these popular destinations at a great price.
To travel from Retford to Liverpool, you can take a train.
In Liverpool, explore the vibrant Baltic Triangle, take a scenic ferry across the Mersey River, and visit the Walker Art Gallery. Enjoy performances at the Liverpool Empire Theatre and delve into the city's heritage at the Museum of Liverpool. Discover top sights like The Beatles Story, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, Anfield Stadium, and St George's Hall.
Three days in Liverpool is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story, and the Liverpool Cathedral, while also enjoying the vibrant local culture.

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