The average train between Bath and Retford takes 3h 46m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. 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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No, there is no direct train from Bath to Retford. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Retford station via London Paddington. 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 Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Retford station.
Book your Bath to Retford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bath and Retford is 237 km. The road distance is 398 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 42m.