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Overview: Train from Retford to Gainsborough
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
FAQs: Retford to Gainsborough train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Retford to Gainsborough by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Gainsborough, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

There is no night train service from Retford to Gainsborough.
Booking trains from Retford to Gainsborough in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
To fully explore Gainsborough's historical sites, such as the Gainsborough Old Hall, and enjoy its charming surroundings, a stay of two to three days is recommended.
Currently, there is no direct train service available from Retford to Gainsborough.
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Important Stations and Airports in Retford and Gainsborough
Retford
Gainsborough
The major train station for departures in Retford is Retford. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Retford for your trip from Retford to Gainsborough.
Amenities at train station
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Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 13:00 Saturday 08:00 - 13:00 Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Advance booking is advisable.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platforms 1 and 2. The National key toilets are located in the Waiting Room on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Station Office on Platform 1.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms Platform 1 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 -21:30, Sun 08:30 - 21:30 Platform 2 opening hours Mon - Sat 05:30 - 22:00, Sun 08:30 - 22:00
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: north end of Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Retford
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Gainsborough is Gainsborough Lea Road. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Gainsborough Lea Road for your journey to Gainsborough from Retford.
Amenities at train station
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Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B. Both platforms have step free access via ramps with a moderate gradient. However both ramps are 60 meters in length. Access between platforms is via a subway. This station has tactile paving at the edge of platform 2 but not at the edge of platform 1.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster.
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Public transport options for Gainsborough Lea Road
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: On the main road adjacent to the front of the Station
Amenities at train station
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Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Nearest carpark is 500 yds away in Marshalls Yard Shopping complex at the West Lindsey District Council carpark on Beaumont Street cost is £2.70 all day
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - this station is unstaffed, access is available between platforms using a barrow crossing across the track
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Station Entrance
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Gainsborough Central
- Onward travel information: Bus station 750yds away on Heaton Street Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the entrance to the station car park.
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