The average train between Burgess Hill and Colchester takes 2h 13m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train runs at least 2 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 30 minutes between Burgess Hill and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Burgess Hill is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 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.
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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 Greater Anglia.
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 2h.