Gainsborough to Retford by train

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Overview: trains from Gainsborough to Retford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Gainsborough to Retford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 07:03 View journey
Last train 23:05 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 12m View journey
Distance (km) 14
Trains / day 51 View all
Cheapest journey AU$10.30 View journey
Avg journey time 15m
Train operators 2

Explore Gainsborough to Retford by rail

Getting ready for a trip from Gainsborough to Retford aboard a local train? Here’s what you need to know — including departure times, fastest routes and ticket prices — about the trip.

Cost of a train ticket between Gainsborough and Retford

The cheapest ticket price along this route is AU$10.30. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 5 months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Gainsborough to Retford departure frequency and train timetable

With 51 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 3 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:04 and the last one is at 23:05. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 07:03, with the last one at 22:12.

Train duration for trips from Gainsborough to Retford

The swiftest journey time on this route is 12 minutes, crossing a total distance of 14 kilometres.

Booking Gainsborough to Retford trains in advance

Booking your Gainsborough to Retford tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 5 months before departure.

Get notified of when tickets open for travel between Gainsborough and Retford by setting up a booking alert. We will send you an email as soon as your tickets are available for purchase.

Making your Gainsborough to Retford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Retford.

FAQs about the train journey from Gainsborough to Retford

Want to know more about your journey from Gainsborough to Retford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The total journey from Gainsborough to Retford is 14 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.