Chelmsford Station to Brighton Trains

Chelmsford Station to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chelmsford Station and Brighton takes 2h 24m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chelmsford Station to Brighton. 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 24m
Duration: 81 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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2h 5m

£38–65

Chelmsford Station to Brighton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Chelmsford Station and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford Station is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

10:48 AM → 12:58 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
11:11 AM → 1:27 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
11:48 AM → 1:57 PM
2h 9m • 2 changes
12:11 PM → 2:27 PM
2h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:27 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 15m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:27 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
6:48 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:25 AM → 10:05 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
7:55 AM → 10:35 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:35 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:30 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:57 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:30 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:57 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chelmsford Station to Brighton? 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.