Train Burnley to Retford from £36 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Burnley and Retford takes 3h 21m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Burnley to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 21m
Duration: 85 mi
Distance: £36
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 42m

£27–58

Burnley to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Burnley and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burnley is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Retford at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

6:23 PM → 9:07 PM
2h 44m • 2 changes
7:22 PM → 9:55 PM
2h 33m • 2 changes
10:21 PM → 5:48 AM
Arrives next day
7h 27m • 2 changes
11:00 PM → 5:57 AM
Arrives next day
6h 56m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:04 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
9:23 AM → 11:41 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

6:22 AM → 9:05 AM
2h 43m • 2 changes
7:22 AM → 9:40 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes

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