There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Retford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain Brighton - Bedford / ...
- Take the train from King's Cross to Retfordtrain London Kings Cross - York / ...
3h 25m£31–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 025
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Stationbus 230 / ...
9h 26m£25–73Drive 197.7 mi
- Drive from Brighton to Retfordcar 197.7 mi
3h 55m£49–70Train, line 37 bus
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from King's Cross to Newark North Gatetrain
- Take the bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Stationbus 37 / ...
4h 59m
Brighton to Retford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Retford is to bus which costs £25 - £75 and takes 9h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Retford is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £130.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Retford station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Retford Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station and Newark Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
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.
The distance between Brighton and Retford is 193 miles. The road distance is 198.9 miles.
The best way to get from Brighton to Retford without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £130.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Brighton to Retford, including transfers.
Brighton to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Retford is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £75 and takes 9h 26m.
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, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Retford Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, Broad Marsh Bus Station, and Newark Bus Station in around 9h 26m.
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–35
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 722 5333
- customers@lner.co.uk
- Website
- lner.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £19–80
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
Train from King's Cross to Newark North Gate
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £27–70
- Website
- https://www.lner.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- hulltrains.co.uk
Train from King's Cross to Retford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–95
- Website
- https://www.hulltrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £25–40
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £8–40
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to Heathrow Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £12–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Broad Marsh Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 01636 821138
- office@marshallscoaches.co.uk
- Website
- marshallscoaches.co.uk
Bus from Trent Bridge to Retford Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.marshallscoaches.co.uk/
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Retford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.
Brighton to Retford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brighton to Retford is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Brighton to Retford.
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