Brighton to Chelmsford Trains

Brighton to Chelmsford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Chelmsford takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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.

2h 1m
Duration: 84 mi
Distance: £52
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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Brighton to Chelmsford train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton 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.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:39 AM → 9:33 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
8:09 AM → 10:07 AM
1h 58m • 2 changes
8:39 AM → 10:33 AM
1h 54m • 2 changes
9:14 AM → 11:07 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:12 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:06 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:09 AM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:12 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:06 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:09 AM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:12 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:06 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:09 AM
2h • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:12 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:08 AM → 7:09 AM
2h 1m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 7:33 AM
2h 5m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:07 AM
1h 53m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:56 AM → 8:42 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:11 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 9:41 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:09 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

4:12 AM → 6:33 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
5:06 AM → 7:19 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 7:36 AM
1h 52m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:09 AM
2h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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