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 44m£60–99Bus
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
6h 55m£23–41Drive 132.8 mi
- Drive from Retford to Gloucestercar 132.8 mi
2h 40m£33–48Bus, 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 via Nottingham
- Take the train from Worksop to Nottinghamtrain Worksop - Nottingham
- Take the train from Nottingham to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
6h£58–100
Retford to Gloucester by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Gloucester is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.
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 Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
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 44m.
The distance between Retford and Gloucester is 153 miles. The road distance is 133.5 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs £55 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 44m 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 44m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 55m.
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 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Retford Bus Station to Transport Hub via Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B1, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 55m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Worksop to Nottingham
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £10–20
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7 to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
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 134 miles. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Retford to Gloucester.
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