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

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Retford by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain 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 50m
    £85–272

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7bus bus 436
    10h 49m
    £26–46

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
    6h 58m
    £46–130

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

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

  5. Bus, train via Peterborough

    1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus bus
    2. Take the train from London Blackfriars to Peterboroughtrain train
    3. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    10h 51m
    £102–173

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Retfordcar car
    5h 14m
    £82–117

Calais to Retford by train and foot

Calendar79Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Retford Bus Station via London Victoria, Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7, and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3 in around 10h 49m.

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