There are 5 ways to get from Blackpool to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Doncaster
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 44m£38–75Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus 170 / ...
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2bus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2bus X3
6h 51m£24–41Drive 114 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Retfordcar 114 mi
2h 24m£28–41Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Retfordtrain Leeds - Lincoln Central
4h 44m£46–87Train, line 99 bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncastertrain
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Stationbus 99
5h 1m£36–63
Blackpool to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Retford is to bus which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Blackpool to Retford station. However, there are services departing from National Express Coach Facility and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Retford. However, there are services departing from Blackpool North and arriving at Retford via Leeds and Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Blackpool and Retford is 126 miles. The road distance is 114.7 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Retford without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Blackpool to Retford, including transfers.
Blackpool to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from National Express Coach Facility station.
Blackpool to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Retford is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 44m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £23 - £45 and takes 6h 51m.
What companies run services between Blackpool, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Retford via Leeds and Doncaster in around 3h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Retford Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Leeds City Bus & Coach Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 6h 51m.
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–18
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–50
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £20–40
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–20
- Website
- Cross Country
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Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–29
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–13
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £6–12
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Leeds City Bus & Coach Station to Meadowhall Interchange/A2
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–8
- Website
- National Express
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- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- First South Yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Stagecoach East Midlands
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Booking & Getting There
Blackpool to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Blackpool to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Blackpool to Retford is 115 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Blackpool to Retford.
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