There are 2 ways to get from Retford to Colwyn Bay by train or car
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Retford to Colwyn Bay by train
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The cheapest way to get from Retford to Colwyn Bay is to drive which costs £30 - £50 and takes 2h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Colwyn Bay is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Colwyn Bay. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Colwyn Bay via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Retford and Colwyn Bay is 146 miles. The road distance is 137.4 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Colwyn Bay without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs £35 - £110.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Retford to Colwyn Bay, including transfers.
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 Sheffield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Colwyn Bay is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Retford to Colwyn Bay.
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What companies run services between Retford, England and Colwyn Bay, Wales?
You can take a train from Retford to Colwyn Bay via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 45m.
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- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- enquiries@northernrailway.co.uk
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Retford to Sheffield
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £4–14
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–25
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 600 1671
- tpecustomer.relations@tpexpress.co.uk
- Website
- tpexpress.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £11–35
- Website
- https://www.tpexpress.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–35
- Website
- https://www.eastmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Colwyn Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
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