Retford to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) Trains

Retford to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 27m
Duration: 168 mi
Distance: £74
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 18m

£53–105

Retford to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into London Gatwick Airport (LGW) at 12:48 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, August 24, 2026

7:07 PM → 9:33 PM
2h 26m • 1 change
8:17 PM → 10:33 PM
2h 16m • 1 change
9:08 PM → 11:33 PM
2h 25m • 1 change
10:00 PM → 12:48 AM
Arrives next day
2h 48m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, August 25, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, August 26, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, August 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:33 AM
2h 33m • 1 change
6:41 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 22m • 1 change
6:50 AM → 9:33 AM
2h 43m • 1 change
7:20 AM → 9:43 AM
2h 23m • 1 change
Show more

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