Bus from Retford to Gainsborough (Lincolnshire)
3 direct routes · about 49 min · first bus 07:32, last bus 17:50 (weekdays).
Next buses to Gainsborough (Lincolnshire) as of 13:11
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Retford, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~49 min | 6 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:40 | 17:50 | Retford Bus Station (Bay F) | Portland Terrace (adj) | South Leverton, North Leverton, Sturton le Steeple, North Wheatley, Bole, Saundby & 1 more |
| 97 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~59 min | 5 | Sat 5 · no Sunday buses | 08:40 | 15:55 | Retford Bus Station (Bay G) | Portland Terrace (adj) | Welham, Clarborough, Hayton, Clayworth, Gringley on the Hill, Walkeringham & 5 more |
| 595 | Stagecoach East Midlands | ~53 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:32 | 07:32 | Moorgate Park (opp) | John Coupland Hospital (o/s) | South Leverton, North Leverton, Sturton le Steeple, North Wheatley, Bole, Saundby & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Retford 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 95 bus, 97 bus or 595 bus timetable.
Fares from Retford to Gainsborough
- £3.00 adult single on the 95 and 97 (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 Retford to Gainsborough?
3 routes run directly from Retford to Gainsborough: the 95 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 97 (Stagecoach East Midlands), the 595 (Stagecoach East Midlands). The most frequent is the 95, 6 times each weekday — board at Retford Bus Station (Bay F) and get off at Portland Terrace (adj), about 49 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Retford to Gainsborough?
Around 49 minutes on the 95, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at South Leverton, North Leverton, Sturton le Steeple, North Wheatley and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Retford to Gainsborough?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:32 and the last around 17:50. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Retford to Gainsborough?
Adult singles from Retford to Gainsborough: £3.00 on the 95 and 97 (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.