Bus from Gainsborough (Lincolnshire) to Retford
3 direct routes · 42–59 min · first bus 06:21, last bus 16:46 (weekdays).
Next buses to Retford as of 07:18
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Gainsborough, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~59 min | 6 | Sat 6 · no Sunday buses | 06:21 | 14:36 | Trinity Arts Centre (adj) | Retford Bus Station (Bay G) | Beckingham, Walkeringham, Misterton, West Stockwith, Misterton, Walkeringham & 5 more |
| 95 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~49 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 07:26 | 16:46 | Trinity Arts Centre (adj) | Retford Bus Station (Bay F) | Beckingham, Saundby, Bole, North Wheatley, Sturton le Steeple, North Leverton & 1 more |
| 595 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~42 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:46 | 15:46 | Connaught Road (adj) | Moorgate Park (adj) | Beckingham, Saundby, Bole, North Wheatley, Sturton le Steeple, North Leverton & 1 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Gainsborough on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 97 bus, 95 bus or 595 bus timetable.
Fares from Gainsborough to Retford
- £3.00 adult single on the 97 and 95 (Stagecoach East Midlands)
- £7.00 adult single on the 595 (Stagecoach East Midlands)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Gainsborough to Retford?
3 routes run directly from Gainsborough to Retford: the 97 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 95 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 595 (Stagecoach East Midlands). The most frequent is the 97, 6 times each weekday — board at Trinity Arts Centre (adj) and get off at Retford Bus Station (Bay G), about 59 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Gainsborough to Retford?
Between 42 minutes on the 595 and 59 on the 97, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Beckingham, Walkeringham, Misterton, West Stockwith and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Gainsborough to Retford?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 06:21 and the last around 16:46. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gainsborough to Retford?
Adult singles from Gainsborough to Retford: £3.00 on the 97 and 95 (Stagecoach East Midlands); £7.00 on the 595 (Stagecoach East Midlands). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.