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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Retford is to car ferry and drive which costs £55 - £130 and takes 5h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Retford is to car ferry and drive which takes 5h 14m and costs £55 - £130.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Retford. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Retford via Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.

How far is it from Calais to Retford?

The distance between Calais and Retford is 369 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Retford without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs £75 - £250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 47m to get from Calais to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Retford train from?

Calais to Retford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Retford?

Retford is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 8:51 AM in Calais and 7:51 AM in Retford.

Where does the Calais to Retford train arrive?

Calais to Retford train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 278+ hotels available in Retford.

Calais to Retford - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Calais to Retford by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
5h 47m
£79–242
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Retfordcar
5h 14m
£56–121
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain
8h 6m
£59–155
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Retfordcar
4h 18m
Car ferry, bus, train via Peterborough
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Peterboroughtrain
4. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain
9h 7m
£67–165

Calais to Retford by train and foot

80Weekly Services

5h 47mAverage Duration

£79Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Retford.

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Distance: 366.9 mi
Duration: 5h 47m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Retford, England?

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 47m.

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