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How to get fromCalais to Retfordby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    5h 38m
    £129–231

  2. Car ferry, bus, train via Sheffield

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Meadowhall Interchange/B1bus bus
    4. Take the train from Meadowhall to Retfordtrain train
    11h 7m
    £62–147

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    8h 3m
    £66–155

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Retfordcar car
    4h 18m
    £168–194

  5. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Retfordcar car
    5h 9m
    £76–152

Calais to Retford by train

Calendar54Weekly Trains
Duration5h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket£129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369 mi
  • Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Les Fontinettes to Retford via Calais Frethun, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 5h 38m.

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