The average train between Calais and Retford takes 6h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais to Retford. 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 4 hours between Calais and Retford. The earliest departure is at 6:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Retford at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 6h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Retford. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Retford station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 27m.
Calais to Retford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Retford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Retford station.
Book your Calais to Retford train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Retford is 325.5 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Retford via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 5h 53m.