The average train between Colchester and Retford takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. 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.
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 11:02 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Retford. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Retford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Colchester to Retford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Retford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Colchester to Retford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Retford is 202.3 km. The road distance is 308 km.
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 3h 2m.