The average train between Burgess Hill and Colchester takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Burgess Hill 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 20 minutes between Burgess Hill and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burgess Hill is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


2h 19m • 2 changes

3h 2m • 2 changes

2h 35m • 2 changes

2h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Burgess Hill to Colchester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Burgess Hill to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Burgess Hill station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
Burgess Hill to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Burgess Hill station.
Burgess Hill to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Burgess Hill to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Burgess Hill and Colchester is 126 km. The road distance is 155 km.
You can take a train from Burgess Hill to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 1h 59m.