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Trains from Colchester (COL) to Retford

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23

train journeys
per day

124

miles (200 kms)

3hrs 5 mins

fastest journey

05:40 / 00:27

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Colchester (COL) to Retford

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Colchester and Retford , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Colchester to Retford is approximately 124 miles (200 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 10 mins.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Retford.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Colchester to Retford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 5 mins.

Journeys from Colchester to Retford Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    05:40
    3 hrs 5 mins 1 change
    08:45
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:35
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    10:38
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:30
    3 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    10:46
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:08
    3 hrs 2 mins 2 changes
    11:10
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:35
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    12:38
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:30
    3 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    12:44
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:03
    3 hrs 7 mins 2 changes
    13:10
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:33
    4 hrs 8 mins 3 changes
    14:41
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:30
    3 hrs 18 mins 2 changes
    14:48
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:01
    3 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    15:11
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:33
    4 hrs 6 mins 3 changes
    16:39
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:30
    3 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    16:43
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:01
    3 hrs 10 mins 2 changes
    17:11
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:02
    3 hrs 1 min 2 changes
    18:03
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:03
    3 hrs 25 mins 2 changes
    19:28
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    16:43
    3 hrs 22 mins 2 changes
    20:05
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:04
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    20:13
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:33
    3 hrs 57 mins 3 changes
    21:30
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:43
    3 hrs 9 mins 2 changes
    21:52
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:43
    3 hrs 31 mins 2 changes
    23:14
    Colchester
    Retford
    Colchester to Retford

About Colchester Station

Station name Colchester (COL)
Address Colchester [North] station, Station Approach Road, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1XD
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:00 - 22:00
Saturday 05:30 - 21:00
Sunday 06:00 - 21:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Retford Station

Station name Retford (RET)
Address Retford station, Station Road, Retford, Nottinghamshire, DN22 7DE
Managed by GR

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 06:00 - 13:00
Saturday 06:00 - 13:00
Sunday 08:20 - 13:00
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Colchester and Retford

The travel time between Colchester and Retford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 10 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 5 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Colchester and Retford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:40, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:27.

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Amenities on trains between Colchester and Retford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Colchester & Retford. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, London North Eastern Railway, First Hull Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Colchester and Retford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Colchester and Retford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.