The average train between Retford and Burnley takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Burnley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Retford and Burnley. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:17 PM which arrives into Burnley at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Retford to Burnley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Burnley. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Burnley station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Retford to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Doncaster station.
Retford to Burnley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Burnley Manchester Road station.
Book your Retford to Burnley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Northern Trains Limited and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Burnley is 100.5 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Burnley Manchester Road via Doncaster and Leeds in around 2h 40m.