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Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Retford

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17

train journeys
per day

101

miles (162 kms)

2hrs 14 mins

fastest journey

06:28 / 00:02

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Bury St Edmunds (BSE) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 17 scheduled rail journeys between Bury St Edmunds and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 17 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Bury St Edmunds to Retford is approximately 101 miles (162 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 3hrs 45 mins.

Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Retford.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Bury St Edmunds to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 14 mins.

Journeys from Bury St Edmunds to Retford Today

  • Mon 6th May
    06:28
    2 hrs 17 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    06:54
    3 hrs 44 mins 3 changes
    10:38
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:30
    2 hrs 16 mins 1 change
    10:46
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    08:58
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:29
    2 hrs 15 mins 1 change
    12:44
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    10:59
    3 hrs 42 mins 3 changes
    14:41
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:28
    2 hrs 20 mins 1 change
    14:48
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    12:59
    3 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:29
    2 hrs 14 mins 1 change
    16:43
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    14:59
    3 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    18:03
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:29
    2 hrs 59 mins 1 change
    19:28
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    16:58
    3 hrs 7 mins 3 changes
    20:05
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:25
    3 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    21:30
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    18:59
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    23:02
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    20:30
    2 hrs 44 mins 1 change
    23:14
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    21:59
    9 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    07:32
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford
  • Mon 6th May
    23:28
    9 hrs 17 mins 2 changes
    08:45
    Bury St Edmunds
    Retford
    Bury St Edmunds to Retford

About Bury St Edmunds Station

Station name Bury St Edmunds (BSE)
Address Bury St Edmunds station, Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

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

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 Bury St Edmunds and Retford

The travel time between Bury St Edmunds and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 3hrs 45 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 14 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Bury St Edmunds and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 17 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:28, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:02.

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Amenities on trains between Bury St Edmunds 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 Bury St Edmunds & Retford. owever, there are 17 possible journeys which require a change.

Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Great Northern are the main train operating companies running services between Bury St Edmunds and Retford.

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