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Trains from Blackburn (BBN) to Retford

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18

train journeys
per day

69

miles (112 kms)

2hrs 35 mins

fastest journey

06:04 / 00:03

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

9

routes

Trains from Blackburn (BBN) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 18 scheduled rail journeys between Blackburn and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 18 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Blackburn to Retford is approximately 69 miles (112 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 52 mins.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Blackburn and Retford.

There are 9 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Blackburn to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 35 mins.

Journeys from Blackburn to Retford Today

  • Mon 22nd Apr
    06:04
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    07:04
    3 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    10:19
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    08:04
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    10:38
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    09:04
    2 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    11:40
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    10:04
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    12:38
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    11:04
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    13:38
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:04
    2 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    14:41
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    12:19
    3 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    13:04
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    16:18
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    14:04
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    16:39
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    15:20
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    16:04
    2 hrs 35 mins 2 changes
    18:39
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    17:04
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    20:17
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    19:04
    2 hrs 26 mins 1 change
    21:30
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    20:04
    2 hrs 58 mins 1 change
    23:02
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    22:57
    6 hrs 52 mins 1 change
    05:49
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:04
    9 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    08:18
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford
  • Mon 22nd Apr
    23:36
    10 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Blackburn
    Retford
    Blackburn to Retford

About Blackburn Station

Station name Blackburn (BBN)
Address Blackburn station, Railway Road, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 1EX
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:40 - 18:00
Tuesday 06:40 - 18:00
Wednesday 06:40 - 18:00
Thursday 06:40 - 18:00
Friday 06:40 - 19:00
Saturday 06:40 - 19:00
Sunday 09:10 - 16:40
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Blackburn and Retford

The travel time between Blackburn and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 52 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 35 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Blackburn and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 18 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:04, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:03.

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Amenities on trains between Blackburn and Retford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Blackburn & Retford. owever, there are 18 possible journeys which require a change.

London North Eastern Railway, Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express, Grand Central, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Blackburn and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Blackburn and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.