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 LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to DoncasterLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 45m£24–96Bus
- Take the bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station121 / ...
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2X3
6h 20mDrive 113.6 mi
- Drive from Blackpool to Retford113.6 mi
2h 23m£28–41Train
- Take the train from Blackpool North to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to RetfordLeeds - Lincoln Central
4h 47m£27–82Train, line 99 bus
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station99 / ...
4h 53m£25–65
Blackpool to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Retford is to drive which costs £27 - £40 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Blackpool to Retford is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £27 - £40.
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 Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 45m.
The distance between Blackpool and Retford is 126 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from Blackpool to Retford without a car is to train via Doncaster which takes 3h 45m and costs £24 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 45m 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 45m and costs £24 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 20m.
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 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from National Express Coach Facility to Retford Bus Station via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, Shudehill Interchange, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–60
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–11
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–19
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £22–23
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from National Express Coach Facility to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £5–14
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–20
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
Bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
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 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Blackpool to Retford.
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