From Gatwick Airport to Retford by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Gatwick Airport to Retford by train. With 59 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Gatwick Airport and Retford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$104.39, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Gatwick Airport to Retford train schedule

  • The earliest weekday train along this route departs at 03:21.

  • The latest weekday train along this route departs at 23:55.

  • The earliest weekend train along this route departs at 00:42.

  • The latest weekend train along this route departs at 23:36.

  • 59 trains run along this route each day.

  • Trains leave the station every 7 minutes.

Average train travel time and distance from Gatwick Airport to Retford

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 2 hours and 34 minutes, spanning 246 kilometres in total.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Gatwick Airport and Retford?

You can secure tickets for travel between Gatwick Airport and Retford up to 5 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

More information on train travel from Gatwick Airport to Retford

Want to know more about train travel in Europe? Explore our help articles for guidance on booking, travel discounts, class of service and much more. Need some travel inspiration? Check out our Retford city guide to get you started.

Frequently asked questions

How far is the train trip from Gatwick Airport to Retford?

The total distance from Gatwick Airport to Retford is 246 kilometres.

What’s the cost of a train ticket from Gatwick Airport to Retford?

The cheapest ticket for this journey starts at AU$104.39. Tickets booked 30 days in advance typically cost around . If booked 7 days in advance, the price is typically .

When can tickets be purchased for trains travelling from Gatwick Airport to Retford?

You can book your tickets 5 and a half months in advance for this route.

What’s the travel time from Gatwick Airport to Retford by train?

The fastest journey is 2 hours and 34 minutes.