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How to get fromGloucester to Retfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gloucester to Retford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Birmingham

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Sheffieldtrain train
    3. Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain train
    3h 44m
    £77–116

  2. Drive 136 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gloucester to Retfordcar car 136 mi
    2h 33m
    £34–48

  3. Bus, line 37 bus

    1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Lost Village Festival Sitebus bus Lv8
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    6h 19m

  4. Train, line 37 bus

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    2. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus bus 37 / ...
    4h 39m

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Nottinghamtrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham
    2. Take the train from Nottingham to Worksoptrain train Nottingham - Worksop
    5h 18m
    £78–111

Gloucester to Retford by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 150.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Retford via Birmingham New Street and Sheffield in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Retford Bus Station via Lost Village Festival Site, North Gate station, Kirk Gate, and Trent Bridge in around 6h 19m.

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