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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Colchester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Colchester. 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 52m
Duration
192 mi
Distance
£80
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain train London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 34m
£67–123

Retford to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 191.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 52m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Colchester via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 34m.

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