🚌 Bus from Gainsborough to Retford
3 direct routes · about 53 min · first bus 06:30, last bus 14:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~53 min | 6 | 06:30 | 14:40 | Bus Station (Stand 1) |
| 95 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~55 min | 5 | 07:30 | 16:40 | Bus Station (Stand 2) |
| 595 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~43 min | 1 | 15:45 | 15:45 | Queen Elizabeth High School (o/s) |
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.
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).
How long does the bus take from Gainsborough to Retford?
Around 53 minutes on the 97, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Gainsborough to Retford?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 97) leaves around 06:30 and the last around 14:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Gainsborough to Retford?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.