Bus from Retford to Tuxford
5 direct routes · 19–28 min · first bus 06:11, last bus 18:22 (weekdays).
Next buses to Tuxford as of 15:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Retford, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~23 min | 7 | Sat 7 · Sun 2 | 06:11 | 18:21 | St Josephs Church (opp) | Eldon Green (adj) | Elkesley, Sibthorpe & West Markham |
| 37 | Marshalls of Sutton on Trent | ~23 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 08:02 | 18:22 | South Street (opp) | Faraday Avenue (opp) | Eaton, Gamston, Rockley, Markham Moor & East Markham |
| 38 | Marshalls of Sutton on Trent | ~23 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 09:12 | 17:22 | South Street (opp) | Faraday Avenue (opp) | Eaton, Gamston, Rockley, Markham Moor & East Markham |
2 occasional services — once or twice a day · X37, 38
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X37 | Marshalls of Sutton on Trent | ~19 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:08 | 08:08 | South Street (opp) | Faraday Avenue (opp) | Eaton, Gamston, Rockley, Markham Moor, Sibthorpe & West Markham |
| 38 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 08:00 | 08:00 | St Josephs Church (opp) | Faraday Avenue (opp) | Elkesley, Milton & West Markham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Retford on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 37 bus, 38 bus or X37 bus timetable.
Fares from Retford to Tuxford
- £3.00 adult single on the SA (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- £4.00 adult single on the 38 (Stagecoach East Midlands) — at most £3.00 if in the fare cap
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Retford to Tuxford?
5 routes run directly from Retford to Tuxford: the SA (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 37 (Marshalls of Sutton on Trent), the 38 (Marshalls of Sutton on Trent), the X37 (Marshalls of Sutton on Trent), the 38 (Stagecoach East Midlands). The most frequent is the SA, 7 times each weekday — board at St Josephs Church (opp) and get off at Eldon Green (adj), about 23 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Retford to Tuxford?
Between 19 minutes on the X37 and 28 on the 38, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Elkesley, Sibthorpe, West Markham on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Retford to Tuxford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:11 and the last around 18:22. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Retford to Tuxford?
Adult singles from Retford to Tuxford: £3.00 on the SA (Stagecoach East Midlands); £4.00 on the 38 (Stagecoach East Midlands). The 38 costs at most £3.00 if it takes part in the England fare cap. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.