The average train between Retford and Cheltenham takes 3h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Cheltenham. 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 Retford and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 8:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Retford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Cheltenham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Retford to Cheltenham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Retford and Cheltenham is 175.8 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Cheltenham Spa via Sheffield in around 3h 21m.