The average train between Bath and Retford takes 3h 46m 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.
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 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 26m • 2 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Retford. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa station and arriving at Retford station via London Paddington station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
Bath to Retford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.
Bath to Retford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Retford station.
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The distance between Bath and Retford is 237 km. The road distance is 266 km.
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 45m.