There are 3 ways to get from Retford to Eastbourne by train, car, or plane
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- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain London Victoria - Eastbourne / ...
3h 30m£59–116Drive 212.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Eastbournecar 212.1 mi
3h 49m£53–77Train, fly
- Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the train from London Victoria to Eastbournetrain
6h 45m£122–366
Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Eastbourne is to drive which costs £50 - £80 and takes 3h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Eastbourne is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £120.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Eastbourne. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Eastbourne via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
The distance between Retford and Eastbourne is 208 miles. The road distance is 213.3 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Eastbourne without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £55 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Retford to Eastbourne, including transfers.
Retford to Eastbourne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Eastbourne train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Eastbourne is 213 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Retford to Eastbourne.
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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.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
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