There are 5 ways to get from Burnley to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to RetfordLeeds - London Kings Cross / ...
2h 47m£20–57Line 591 bus, train, line 99 bus
- Take the bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station591
- Take the train from Halifax to Doncaster
- Take the bus from Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 to Retford Bus Station99 / ...
5h 15mDrive 78.4 mi
- Drive from Burnley to Retford78.4 mi
1h 44m£20–29Train via Retford
- Take the train from Burnley Manchester Road to LeedsBlackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to RetfordLeeds - Lincoln Central
3h 42m£20–53Bus
- Take the bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill InterchangeX43
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
- Take the bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Take the bus from Meadowhall Interchange/C2 to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B2X3
6h 2m
Burnley to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Burnley to Retford is to drive which costs £19 - £29 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Burnley to Retford is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs £19 - £29.
No, there is no direct bus from Burnley to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Mechanics Institute and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/C2 and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Burnley to Retford. However, there are services departing from Burnley Manchester Road and arriving at Retford via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between Burnley and Retford is 85 miles. The road distance is 78.9 miles.
The best way to get from Burnley to Retford without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £20 - £60.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Burnley to Retford, including transfers.
Burnley to Retford bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Mechanics Institute station.
Burnley to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
The best way to get from Burnley to Retford is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs £20 - £60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Burnley, England and Retford, England?
You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Retford via Leeds in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mechanics Institute to Retford Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange, Leeds City Bus Station, Meadowhall Interchange/B1, Meadowhall Interchange/C2, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 6h 2m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Burnley Manchester Road to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Leeds to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–26
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from Leeds to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–30
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from Halifax to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.grandcentralrail.com/
- Phone
- 0345 646 0707
- Website
- firstbus.co.uk
Bus from Bus Station to Halifax Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/halifax-calder-valley-huddersfield
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
Bus from Mechanics Institute to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- https://www.transdevbus.co.uk/the-burnley-bus-company/
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–10
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £4–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 0141 352 4444
- enquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- uk.megabus.com
Bus from Leeds City Bus Station to Meadowhall Interchange/B1
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £8–12
- Website
- https://uk.megabus.com
- 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 20 minutes
- Website
- https://www.firstbus.co.uk/south-yorkshire
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More Questions & Answers
Burnley to Retford bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Burnley to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Burnley to Retford is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Burnley to Retford.
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