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The average train between Brighton and Essex takes 2h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Brighton to Essex. 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 29m
Duration
96 mi
Distance
£56
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Brighton to London Bridgetrain train Brighton - Bedford / ...
  2. Take the train from Stratford (London) to White Notleytrain train London Liverpool Street - Braintree
3h 3m
£46–71

Brighton to Essex train times

Trains run hourly between Brighton and Essex. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Essex at 9:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 27m • 2 changes

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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 2 changes

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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 33m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 27m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 58m • 2 changes

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    ThameslinkLondon Underground (Tube)Greater Anglia2h 32m • 2 changes

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Essex? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Brighton to Essex.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 95.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 29m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Essex, England?

You can take a train from Brighton to White Notley via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 3h 3m.

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