There are 6 ways to get from Retford to Gamston by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train via Grantham
best- Take the train from Retford to Granthamtrain Newcastle - Peterborough / ...
- Take the train from Grantham to Nottinghamtrain Skegness - Nottingham / ...
1h 41m£19–35Drive 37.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Gamstoncar 37.3 mi
42 min£10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Castle Gate to Gamston Lockbus G4
2h 38mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Retford to Gamstontaxi 37.3 mi
42 min£160–200Train
- Take the train from Retford to Nottinghamtrain Retford - Nottingham
2h 19m£20–40Line 43 bus, train
- Take the bus from The Square to Worksop stationbus 43
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain Worksop - Nottingham
3h 17m£13–25
Retford to Gamston by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Gamston is to drive which costs £9 - £14 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Gamston is to drive which takes 42 min and costs £9 - £14.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Gamston. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Gamston Lock via Castle Gate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Gamston. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Nottingham via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Retford and Gamston is 59 miles. The road distance is 37.5 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Gamston without a car is to train via Grantham which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £35.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Retford to Gamston, including transfers.
Retford to Gamston bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus Station.
Retford to Gamston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Gamston is to train via Grantham which takes 1h 41m and costs £19 - £35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2h 38m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Gamston, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Regatta Way via Grantham, Nottingham, and Broad Marsh Bus Station in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Gamston Lock via Castle Gate in around 2h 38m.
Train from Retford to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £11–16
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to Grantham
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £6–9
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Grantham to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–21
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Retford to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–19
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Castle Gate to Gamston Lock
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
Bus from The Square to Worksop station
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- £160–200
A2B Taxis
- Phone
- +44 7733 895 141
- Website
- retfordtaxis.com
DN Cars
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 948
Malcolm's Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1777 700 333
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Booking & Getting There
Retford to Gamston bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Castle Gate station.
Retford to Gamston train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Grantham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Gamston is 38 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Retford to Gamston.
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