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The average train between Retford and Eastbourne takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Retford to Eastbourne. 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 59m
Duration
207 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain train York - London Kings Cross / ...
  2. Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain train London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 30m
£59–116

Retford to Eastbourne train times

Trains run hourly between Retford and Eastbourne. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Retford is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Eastbourne at 7:20 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 45m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Southern4h 2m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern9h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 20m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 26m • 2 changes

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    Hull TrainsLondon Underground (Tube)Southern3h 30m • 2 changes

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    London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)London Underground (Tube)Southern3h 14m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Retford to Eastbourne? 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.

Map of how to get from Retford to Eastbourne.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 206.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 59m

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

You can take a train from Retford to Eastbourne via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 3h 30m.

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