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.
Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 7:06 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Retford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Gloucester to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Retford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Gloucester to Retford train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Gloucester and Retford is 184.2 km. The road distance is 242 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 44m.