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Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Retford

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30

train journeys
per day

152

miles (246 kms)

2hrs 42 mins

fastest journey

04:21 / 00:41

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Gatwick Airport (GTW) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 30 scheduled rail journeys between Gatwick Airport and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 30 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Gatwick Airport to Retford is approximately 152 miles (246 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 8 mins.

Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Gatwick Express, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Retford.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Gatwick Airport to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 42 mins.

Journeys from Gatwick Airport to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:21
    3 hrs 11 mins 2 changes
    07:32
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    04:41
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    07:55
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:46
    2 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:49
    2 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:10
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    08:51
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:19
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    09:38
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:19
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    10:38
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:49
    2 hrs 57 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:32
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:19
    3 hrs 19 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:49
    2 hrs 55 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:32
    2 hrs 38 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:19
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    14:41
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:49
    2 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    14:48
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:19
    3 hrs 20 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:49
    2 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    16:43
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:32
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:19
    2 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    18:03
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport to Retford

About Gatwick Airport Station

Station name Gatwick Airport (GTW)
Address Gatwick Airport station, South Terminal, Gatwick Airport, West Sussex, RH6 0RD
Managed by GX

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Gatwick Airport and Retford

The travel time between Gatwick Airport and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 8 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 42 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Gatwick Airport and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 30 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:21, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:41.

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Amenities on trains between Gatwick Airport and Retford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Gatwick Airport & Retford. owever, there are 30 possible journeys which require a change.

Southern, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Gatwick Express, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Gatwick Airport and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Gatwick Airport and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.