The average train between Brighton and Chelmsford takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. 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.
Trains run every 30 minutes between Brighton and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:13 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 7:19 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Chelmsford station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Brighton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Chelmsford train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Brighton to Chelmsford train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Chelmsford is 109.4 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Chelmsford via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 1h 59m.
