The average bus between Retford and Gateshead takes 7h 25m and the fastest bus takes 5h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Retford to Gateshead. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Retford and Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 5:45 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 5:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1 and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Retford to Gateshead? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Gateshead station via Meadowhall Interchange/A4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Retford to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7 station.
Retford to Gateshead bus services, operated by Stagecoach East Midlands, arrive at John Dobson Street station.
The distance between Retford and Gateshead is 187.3 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a bus from The Square to John Dobson Street via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B7, and Meadowhall Interchange/B1 in around 5h 5m.