Retford to Brighton Trains

Retford to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Retford and Brighton takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Brighton. 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 18m
Duration: 192 mi
Distance: £89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton

2h 56m

£52–116

Retford to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:07 PM → 12:36 AM
Arrives next day
3h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:35 AM → 11:35 AM
3h • 2 changes
9:13 AM → 12:05 PM
2h 51m • 2 changes
10:11 AM → 1:05 PM
2h 54m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 2:05 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:00 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 57m • 2 changes
6:50 AM → 9:57 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
7:20 AM → 10:27 AM
3h 6m • 2 changes
8:36 AM → 11:27 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Brighton? 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.

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

You can take a train from Retford to Brighton via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 56m.

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