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The average train between Bath and Retford takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 2h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Bath to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 45m
Duration
247 mi
Distance
£100
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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  1. Take the train from Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 41m
£74–147

Bath to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Bath and Retford. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bath is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 13m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 58m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull Trains4h 11m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 28m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 35m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 30m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Hull Trains3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bath to Retford? 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.

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  • Distance: 247 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Bath, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Retford via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 3h 41m.

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