The average train between Brighton and Colchester takes 2h 49m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Colchester at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Brighton to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Colchester train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Brighton to Colchester train tickets online with Southern, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Colchester is 138.4 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge Station, Liverpool Street Station, and London Liverpool Street in around 2h 12m.
