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

The cheapest way to get from Retford to Lille is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €160 and takes 6h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Retford to Lille is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 28m and costs €80 - €160.

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 .

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 Virgin Trains East Coast, depart from Retford station.

What is the time difference between Retford and Lille?

Lille is 1h ahead of Retford. It is currently 6:52 AM in Retford and 7:52 AM in Lille.

Where does the Retford to Lille train arrive?

Retford to Lille train services, operated by Virgin Trains East Coast, 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 476+ hotels available in Lille.

Retford to Lille - 3 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Lille by train, car, car train, 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
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
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
€84–158
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

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Retford to Lille.

Launch map view

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.

Train operators

Ferry operators

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