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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Lille is to train and fly which costs €55 - €220 and takes 8h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Lille is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Retford and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Retford to Lille. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Lille Europe via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.

How far is it from Retford to Lille?

The distance between Retford and Lille is 488 km.

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

The best way to get from Retford to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs €60 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Retford to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Retford to Lille train from?

Retford to Lille train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.

What is the time difference between Retford and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Retford. It is currently 3:06 AM in Retford and 4:06 AM in Lille.

Where does the Retford to Lille train arrive?

Retford to Lille train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2075+ hotels available in Lille.

Retford to Lille - 6 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Retford to Lille by train (Eurostar), car, car train, train, plane, 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 Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3h 53m
€61–377
Train, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MAN - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 12m
€55–213
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Retford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Lillecar
5h 16m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Retford to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Lillecar
6h 28m
€105–157
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MAN - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 42m
€89–272
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 9m
€70–322

Retford to Lille by train

76Weekly Trains

3h 53mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Retford to Lille.

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Distance: 487.6 km
Duration: 3h 53m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Lille Europe via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 53m.

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