There are 5 ways to get from Retford to Gloucester by train, bus, or car
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Train via Birmingham
best- Take the train from Retford to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
3h 47m£77–117Drive 132.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Gloucestercar 132.8 mi
2h 40m£33–47Bus
- Take the bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gatebus 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Lost Village Festival Site to Transport Hubbus Lv8
6h 27mBus, line 90 bus, 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 51mTrain
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain Worksop - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
5h 55m£70–113
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 40m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Retford station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Retford Bus Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Castle Gate, North Gate station and Lost Village Festival Site. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Gloucester via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Retford and Gloucester is 151 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Gloucester without a car is to train via Birmingham which takes 3h 47m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Retford to Gloucester, including transfers.
Retford to Gloucester bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, depart from Retford Bus 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 via Birmingham which takes 3h 47m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 27m.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Gloucester, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Gloucester via Sheffield and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Transport Hub via Castle Gate, North Gate station, and Lost Village Festival Site in around 6h 27m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–17
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £12–23
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Sheffield to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Nottingham to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–24
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Castle Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
Bus from Retford Bus Station to Newark Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Marshalls of Sutton on Trent
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Lost Village Festival Site to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £24–60
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 115 950 6070
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
Bus from Newark Bus Station to Nottingham station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Nottingham City Transport
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More Questions & Answers
Retford to Gloucester bus services, operated by Marshalls of Sutton on Trent, arrive at Castle Gate station.
Retford to Gloucester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Gloucester is 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Retford to Gloucester.
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