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 15m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. 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 15m
Duration: 83 mi
Distance: £49
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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2h 12m

£44–67

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 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:25 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
12:55 PM → 3:13 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
1:25 PM → 3:43 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
1:55 PM → 4:13 PM
2h 17m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:41 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 6m • 2 changes
6:08 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
6:33 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 9m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

7:55 AM → 10:46 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:28 AM → 10:53 AM
2h 24m • 2 changes
8:59 AM → 11:13 AM
2h 13m • 2 changes
9:31 AM → 11:43 AM
2h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

5:11 AM → 7:43 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 16m • 2 changes
6:18 AM → 8:18 AM
1h 59m • 2 changes
6:39 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 3m • 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.