The average train between Retford and Colwyn Bay takes 4h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Colwyn Bay. 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 every 2 hours between Retford and Colwyn Bay. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Colwyn Bay at 7:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 4h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Colwyn Bay station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
Retford to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Retford to Colwyn Bay train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colwyn Bay station.
Book your Retford to Colwyn Bay train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Retford and Colwyn Bay is 185 km. The road distance is 234 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Colwyn Bay via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 22m.