The average train between Retford and Brighton takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 52m. 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.
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 10:00 PM which arrives into Brighton at 1:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Retford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Retford station and arriving at Brighton station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Retford to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Retford station.
Retford to Brighton train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Retford to Brighton train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Thameslink and Hull Trains.
The distance between Retford and Brighton is 282.7 km. The road distance is 308 km.
You can take a train from Retford to Brighton via London Kings Cross and London St Pancras Intl in around 3h 4m.