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The average train between Burnley and Retford takes 3h 18m 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 18m
Duration
85 mi
Distance
£34
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

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 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 43m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 19m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 41m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 21m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 48m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Hull Trains2h 23m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Burnley to Retford? 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.

Map of how to get from Burnley to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 84.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 18m

What companies run services between Burnley, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Retford via Leeds and Doncaster in around 2h 43m.

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