There are 4 ways to get from Retford to Brighton 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 via London
best- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
2h 56m£52–115Drive 197.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Retford to Brightoncar 197.9 mi
3h 59m£50–72Train, 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 Farringdon to Brightontrain
6h 28m£125–359Train
- Take the train from Retford to King's Crosstrain York - London Kings Cross / ...
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
3h 3m£63–99
Retford to Brighton by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Retford to Brighton is to drive which costs £45 - £75 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Retford to Brighton is to train via London which takes 2h 56m and costs £50 - £120.
No, there is no direct train from Retford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Retford and arriving at Brighton via King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
The distance between Retford and Brighton is 193 miles. The road distance is 199.1 miles.
The best way to get from Retford to Brighton without a car is to train via London which takes 2h 56m and costs £50 - £120.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Retford to Brighton, including transfers.
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 King's Cross station.
Yes, the driving distance between Retford to Brighton is 199 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Retford to Brighton.
Book your Retford to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Retford, England and Brighton, England?
You can take a train from Retford to Brighton via London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 56m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–220
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
- Phone
- +44 345 071 0222
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
Train from Retford to King's Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £26–40
- Website
- Hull Trains
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–20
- Website
- TransPennine Express
- Phone
- 03457 125 678
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £19–27
- Website
- East Midlands Railways
Train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–25
- Website
- Northern Trains Limited
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Farringdon to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £35
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £36
- Website
- Thameslink
Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube
Read the travel guide
How do I buy a London Underground ticket?
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
There are 1730+ hotels available in Brighton.


































