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Trains from Retford to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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21

train journeys
per day

152

miles (246 kms)

2hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

05:50 / 00:06

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

7

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Retford to Gatwick Airport (GTW)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Retford and Gatwick Airport , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Retford to Gatwick Airport is approximately 152 miles (246 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 10 mins.

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

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Retford to Gatwick Airport. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Retford to Gatwick Airport Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:50
    2 hrs 59 mins 2 changes
    08:49
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:51
    2 hrs 58 mins 2 changes
    09:49
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:41
    2 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    11:19
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:39
    2 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    12:25
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:40
    2 hrs 34 mins 1 change
    13:14
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:41
    2 hrs 33 mins 2 changes
    14:14
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:40
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    15:34
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:39
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    16:14
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:43
    2 hrs 31 mins 1 change
    17:14
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:12
    3 hrs 32 mins 2 changes
    18:44
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:19
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    19:00
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:41
    2 hrs 33 mins 1 change
    19:14
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:00
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    20:34
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:18
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    21:00
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:41
    2 hrs 53 mins 2 changes
    21:34
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:30
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    22:44
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    20:18
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    23:09
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    21:32
    2 hrs 51 mins 1 change
    00:23
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:04
    4 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    03:30
    Retford
    Gatwick Airport
    Retford to Gatwick Airport

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Retford and Gatwick Airport

The travel time between Retford and Gatwick Airport by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Retford and Gatwick Airport vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:50, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:06.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Retford & Gatwick Airport. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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