The average train between Brighton and Retford takes 3h 2m 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.
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 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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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.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Retford. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Retford station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Brighton to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Retford station.
Book your Brighton to Retford train tickets online with Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and Hull Trains.
The distance between Brighton and Retford is 282.7 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 27m.