The average train between Retford and Colwick takes 2h 12m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Colwick. 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 Retford and Colwick. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Colwick at 11:48 PM. All services require a transfer at Grantham and take an average of 2h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Colwick. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Colwick station via Grantham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
Retford to Colwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Colwick train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Retford to Colwick train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Retford and Colwick is 41.8 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Manor Farm via Grantham, Nottingham, and Collin Street in around 1h 51m.