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Retford to Edinburgh Gateway Train prices and times

Use Trip.com to buy tickets from Retford to Edinburgh Gateway, starting from 28,36 EUR and averaging 28,36 EUR. The entire journey takes no more than 3 tuntia 50 minuuttia. If you want to get a greater discounts, consider purchasing split tickets. Additionally, buying in advance is also good choice.

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19:30 6 tuntia 42 minuuttia, Changes required Retford	02:12 +1 Edinburgh Gateway	Find Tickets
20:06 10 tuntia 2 minuuttia, Changes required Retford	06:08 +1 Edinburgh Gateway	Find Tickets
20:14 9 tuntia 54 minuuttia, Changes required Retford	06:08 +1 Edinburgh Gateway	Find Tickets
23:16 9 tuntia 11 minuuttia, Changes required Retford	08:27 +1 Paris	Find Tickets

Retford to Edinburgh Gateway Train Route Details

First train

07:56

Last train

23:16

Departure station

Retford

Arrival station

Edinburgh Gateway

Journey time

3 tuntia 50 minuuttia

Distance

330 km

Price

28,36 EUR*

Train operators

CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER

How to book cheap train tickets from Retford to Edinburgh Gateway

Traveling in off-peak train times

Off-Peak train tickets are generally cheaper than peak-time tickets, allowing travel outside morning (6:30 AM–9:30 AM) and evening (4:00 PM–7:00 PM) rush hours on weekdays. If your schedule allows for flexibility, choosing off-peak times for your trip from Retford to Edinburgh Gateway can result in significant cost savings.

Get 1/3 off with a Railcard

You can choose a Railcard to help you save up to 1/3 on fares from Retford to Edinburgh Gateway for various reasons, such as your age (including the 16–25 Railcard or Senior Railcard) or options geared towards group travel (Family & Friends Railcard and Two Together Railcard). Discover more here.

Split Tickets for greater savings

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Retford to Edinburgh Gateway, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Did you know that purchasing Advance Tickets can significantly reduce your travel expenses? On average, these tickets can save you an impressive 61% on fares. The best part is that the earlier you book (ideally up to 12 weeks in advance), the greater the savings!

Travel in a group to save 1/3

If you are traveling in a group of three to nine people, take advantage of group travel discounts, offered by most train companies, for a discount of up to 1/3 on standard fares. This can make traveling from Retford to Edinburgh Gateway more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Retford to Edinburgh Gateway train ticket types

Here are different ticket types available for this route, each with their own benefits and restrictions. Here are the options to consider:

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Retford to Edinburgh Gateway Train prices and times

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