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The average train between Gloucester and Retford takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester 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.

4h 26m
Duration
150 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
  3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
3h 45m
£60–98

Gloucester to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Retford at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 30m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 21m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 9m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 27m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited3h 26m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gloucester 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.

Map of how to get from Gloucester to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 150.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

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

You can take a train from Gloucester to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 45m.

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