The average train between Brighton and Hove and Chelmsford takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton and Hove to Chelmsford. 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 every 30 minutes between Brighton and Hove and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton and Hove is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 21m • 2 changes


2h 13m • 2 changes


1h 52m • 2 changes


2h • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton and Hove to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Brighton and Hove station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Brighton and Hove to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton and Hove to Chelmsford train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Chelmsford station.
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The distance between Brighton and Hove and Chelmsford is 108.8 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Chelmsford via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 1m.