Bus from Tuxford to Retford
5 direct routes · 17–39 min · first bus 07:30, last bus 20:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Retford as of 09:36
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Tuxford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | Marshalls of Sutton on Trent | ~21 min | 7 | Sat 7 · no Sunday buses | 07:30 | 17:49 | St Nicholas’ Church (opp) | South Street (adj) | East Markham, Markham Moor, Rockley, Gamston & Eaton |
| SA | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~21 min | 6 | Sat 6 · Sun 2 | 09:44 | 20:04 | Eldon Green (N-bound) | St Josephs Church (adj) | West Markham, Sibthorpe & Elkesley |
| 38 | Marshalls of Sutton on Trent | ~21 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 10:37 | 18:49 | St Nicholas’ Church (opp) | South Street (adj) | East Markham, Markham Moor, Rockley, Gamston & Eaton |
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 | ~17 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Faraday Avenue (adj) | South Street (adj) | West Markham, Sibthorpe, Markham Moor, Rockley, Gamston & Eaton |
| 38 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~39 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:39 | 15:39 | Faraday Avenue (adj) | St Josephs Church (adj) | West Markham, Milton & Elkesley |
Times are for the first boarding point in Tuxford 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 Tuxford to Retford
- £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 Tuxford to Retford?
5 routes run directly from Tuxford to Retford: the 37 (Marshalls of Sutton on Trent), the SA (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 38 (Marshalls of Sutton on Trent), the X37 (Marshalls of Sutton on Trent), the 38 (Stagecoach East Midlands). The most frequent is the 37, 7 times each weekday — board at St Nicholas’ Church (opp) and get off at South Street (adj), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Tuxford to Retford?
Between 17 minutes on the X37 and 39 on the 38, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at East Markham, Markham Moor, Rockley, Gamston and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Tuxford to Retford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:30 and the last around 20:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Tuxford to Retford?
Adult singles from Tuxford to Retford: £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.