What is the cheapest way to get from Brighton to Retford?

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Retford is to bus which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brighton to Retford?

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Retford is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Brighton and Retford?

No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Old Steine and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Lost Village Festival Site, North Gate station and Trent Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Retford?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Retford. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Retford via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.

How far is it from Brighton to Retford?

The distance between Brighton and Retford is 193 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.

How do I travel from Brighton to Retford without a car?

The best way to get from Brighton to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Brighton to Retford?

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Brighton to Retford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Retford bus from?

Brighton to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Old Steine station.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Retford train from?

Brighton to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

Train or bus from Brighton to Retford?

The best way to get from Brighton to Retford is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £35 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £65 and takes 8h 21m.

Where does the Brighton to Retford bus arrive?

Brighton to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Lost Village Festival Site station.

Where does the Brighton to Retford train arrive?

Brighton to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

Can I drive from Brighton to Retford?

Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Retford is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Brighton to Retford.

How do I get a train ticket from Brighton to Retford?

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Where can I stay near Retford?

There are 318+ hotels available in Retford.

Brighton to Retford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 37 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Retford by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 25m
£38–124
Bus
1. Take the bus from Old Steine to Lost Village Festival Sitebus Lv1
8h 21m
£43–62
Drive 197.7 mi
1. Drive from Brighton to Retfordcar 197.7 mi
3h 55m
£48–69
Train, line 37 bus
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Newark North Gatetrain
3. Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
5h 4m

Brighton to Retford by train

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3h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 191.5 mi
Duration: 3h 25m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Retford via London St Pancras International and King's Cross in around 3h 25m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Old Steine to Lost Village Festival Site 4 times a week. Tickets cost £29–40 and the journey takes 5h.

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