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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    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
    4h 40m
    £118–213

  2. Car ferry, bus, train

    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 train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train
    7h 59m
    £55–150

  3. 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

  4. Car ferry, bus, train via Peterborough

    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 Peterboroughtrain train
    4. Take the train from Peterborough to Retfordtrain train
    8h 25m
    £61–190

  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
    £57–121

Calais to Retford by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 40m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Retford via Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 4h 40m.

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