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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Retford is to bus which costs £29 - £60 and takes 10h 37m.

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 6m and costs £80 - £120.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Retford Bus Station via London Victoria and Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/B3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

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 Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

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 48m and costs £70 - £430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Calais to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Retford bus from?

Calais to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

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.

Train or bus from Calais to Retford?

The best way to get from Calais to Retford is to train which takes 5h 48m and costs £70 - £430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £60 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Calais to Retford bus arrive?

Calais to Retford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Retford?

Retford is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 11:42 AM in Calais and 10:42 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 307+ hotels available in Retford.

Calais to Retford - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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

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 FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Retford
5h 48m
£74–429
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doncaster Frenchgate Interchange/C7436
10h 37m
£29–56
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to RetfordLondon Kings Cross - York / ...
6h 17m
£36–115
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonele shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Retford
4h 15m
Bus, train via Calais
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria
2. Take the train from King's Cross to RetfordLondon Kings Cross - York / ...
9h 27m
£34–108
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Retford
5h 6m
£82–117

Calais to Retford by train and tram

79Weekly Services

5h 48mAverage Duration

£74Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Calais to Retford.

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Distance: 366.9 mi
Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Retford via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 5h 48m. 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 37m.

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