There are 3 ways to get from Blackpool to Retford by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Blackpool North to Leedstrain Blackpool North - York / ...
- Take the train from Leeds to Doncastertrain Leeds - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 47m£38–75Drive 114 mi
cheapest- Drive from Blackpool to Retfordcar 114 mi
2h 24m£29–41Train via Manchester
- Take the train from Blackpool North to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffieldtrain
- Take the train from Sheffield to Retfordtrain
3h 53m£35–70
Blackpool to Retford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Blackpool to Retford is to drive which costs £28 - £45 and takes 2h 24m.
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 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 47m.
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 which takes 3h 47m and costs £35 - £75.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Blackpool to Retford, including transfers.
Blackpool to Retford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North 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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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 47m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Blackpool North to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- 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 Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Sheffield to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–14
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
Train from Leeds to Doncaster
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–14
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
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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- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- [email protected]
- Website
- TransPennine Express
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
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