What is the cheapest way to get from Retford to Colchester?

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Colchester is to drive which costs £35 - £55 and takes 2h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Retford to Colchester?

The fastest way to get from Retford to Colchester is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £160.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Colchester?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Colchester via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.

How far is it from Retford to Colchester?

The distance between Retford and Colchester is 193 miles. The road distance is 146.6 miles.

How do I travel from Retford to Colchester without a car?

The best way to get from Retford to Colchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 33m and costs £35 - £160.

How long does it take to get from Retford to Colchester?

It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Retford to Colchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Colchester train from?

Retford to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

Where does the Retford to Colchester train arrive?

Retford to Colchester train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Can I drive from Retford to Colchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Colchester is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Retford to Colchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Retford to Colchester?

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Where can I stay near Colchester?

There are 1012+ hotels available in Colchester.

Retford to Colchester - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Colchester by train, car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London Liverpool Street to Colchestertrain London Liverpool Street - Norwich / ...
2h 33m
£39–154
Drive 145.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Retford to Colchestercar 145.8 mi
2h 53m
£36–52
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Colchestertrain Peterborough - Colchester
3h 37m
£44–81
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Retford to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
3. Take the bus from Bus Interchange to Essex County Hospitalbus X70 / ...
4h 56m

Retford to Colchester by train and subway

136Weekly Services

2h 33mAverage Duration

£39Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Retford to Colchester.

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Distance: 191.6 mi
Duration: 2h 33m

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 33m.

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