There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain Lincoln Central - Leeds / ...
- Take the train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spatrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
3h 40m£50–250Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 152
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
7h 15m£31–54Drive 136 mi
- Drive from Retford to Gloucestercar 136 mi
2h 32m£34–48Bus, train
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Stationbus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham stationbus 90 / ...
- Take the train from Nottingham to Gloucestertrain
5h 28mTrain via Nottingham
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain Worksop - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 49m£35–119
Retford to Gloucester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Gloucester is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from The Square and arriving at Transport Hub via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Gloucester via Sheffield and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Retford and Gloucester is 153 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £250.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Retford to Gloucester, including transfers.
Retford to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 station.
Retford to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
The best way to get from Retford to Gloucester is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £50 - £250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £55 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Gloucester via Sheffield and Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Square to Transport Hub via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 7h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £16–21
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–230
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Nottingham to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £29–95
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–13
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £14–27
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 1279 793753
- info@centralconnect.info
- Website
- central-connect.co.uk
Bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.central-connect.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 115 950 6070
- travelcentre@nctx.co.uk
- Website
- nctx.co.uk
Bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.nctx.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Gloucester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Retford to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Gloucester is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Retford to Gloucester.
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