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Trains from Bolton (BON) to Retford

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20

train journeys
per day

63

miles (102 kms)

2hrs 30 mins

fastest journey

06:36 / 00:24

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

5

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Bolton (BON) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 20 scheduled rail journeys between Bolton and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 20 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bolton to Retford is approximately 63 miles (102 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 34 mins.

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

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bolton to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 30 mins.

Journeys from Bolton to Retford Today

  • Mon 1st Apr
    06:36
    2 hrs 44 mins 2 changes
    09:20
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:37
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    07:57
    2 hrs 30 mins 2 changes
    10:27
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    08:36
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    09:36
    2 hrs 45 mins 2 changes
    12:21
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    10:36
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    13:16
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    11:36
    2 hrs 42 mins 2 changes
    14:18
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    12:36
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    15:17
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    13:36
    2 hrs 40 mins 2 changes
    16:16
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    14:36
    2 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    17:19
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    15:36
    2 hrs 23 mins 2 changes
    17:59
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    16:32
    2 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    19:23
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    17:36
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    20:17
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:36
    2 hrs 54 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    18:58
    2 hrs 34 mins 2 changes
    21:32
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    19:21
    3 hrs 6 mins 2 changes
    22:27
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    20:36
    2 hrs 26 mins 2 changes
    23:02
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:21
    6 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    05:49
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:35
    8 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    08:18
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford
  • Mon 1st Apr
    23:51
    10 hrs 28 mins 2 changes
    10:19
    Bolton
    Retford
    Bolton to Retford

About Bolton Station

Station name Bolton (BON)
Address Bolton station, Trinity Street, Bolton, Lancashire, BL2 1BE
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00
Thursday 06:00 - 21:00
Friday 06:00 - 21:00
Saturday 06:00 - 21:00
Sunday 08:15 - 19:30
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 Available
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 Bolton and Retford

The travel time between Bolton and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 34 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 30 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bolton and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 20 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:36, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:24.

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Amenities on trains between Bolton 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 Bolton & Retford. owever, there are 20 possible journeys which require a change.

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

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