Brighton to Retford by train

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Overview: trains from Brighton to Retford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Brighton to Retford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 00:04 View journey
Last train 23:42 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 5m View journey
Distance (km) 282
Trains / day 40 View all
Cheapest journey €163.02 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 27m
Train operators 8

Taking the train from Brighton to Retford

So you’re considering going from Brighton to Retford by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Cost of train travel from Brighton to Retford

Here is the average ticket cost on trains from Brighton to Retford:

  • Cheapest ticket: €162.97

  • Pricing when booking a month in advance:

  • Pricing when booking a week in advance:

Comparing train prices with Rail Europe

Train routes may be served by one, two, three or more operators, each providing a different travel experience with its own particular services. Similar to airlines, some train operators offer no-frills services without luxury perks, but at a lower cost. Other providers guarantee an elevated level of service, which can include perks like fine dining, a welcome cocktail and access to impressive travel lounges in certain stations. These tickets run a bit higher. When planning travel, use Rail Europe to compare all different operators, compare fares and classes of service in one single location.

Brighton to Retford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Retford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 40 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 00:04: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:42: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 00:04: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:42: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 15 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Brighton to Retford

Trains can complete this route in as little as 3 hours and 5 minutes. The total distance travelled is 282 kilometres.

When do tickets between Brighton and Retford go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Brighton and Retford 3 and a half months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Maximising your travels to Retford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Retford.

FAQs about the train journey from Brighton to Retford

Want to know more about your journey from Brighton to Retford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Brighton and Retford covers 282 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.