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The average train between Colchester and Retford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Colchester 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.

2h 59m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£76
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
2h 58m
£54–105

Colchester to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Colchester and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Retford at 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 51m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 54m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)8h 21m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 39m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 42m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 39m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)Hull Trains2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Greater AngliaLondon Underground (Tube)London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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 Colchester to Retford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 191.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Colchester to Retford via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, and King's Cross in around 2h 58m.

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