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Brighton to Retford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Retford takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Retford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
191 mi
Distance
£75
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain train London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 24m
£57–95

Brighton to Retford train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Retford. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:58 PM which arrives into Retford at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras International and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 1m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkHull Trains2h 56m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)2h 57m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkHull Trains2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 12m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkHull Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 2m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkHull Trains3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 12m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkHull Trains2h 59m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)3h 2m • 1 change

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    ThameslinkHull Trains3h 4m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Retford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 191.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Retford, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 24m.

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