Colchester to Brighton Trains

Colchester to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Colchester and Brighton takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Colchester 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 39m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £62
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Colchester to Stratford (London)train Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
Take the train from Farringdon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...

2h 23m

£55–83

Colchester to Brighton train times

Trains run every 30 minutes between Colchester and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Brighton at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Stratford and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:30 AM → 1:13 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
11:06 AM → 1:43 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 2:13 PM
2h 42m • 2 changes
12:06 PM → 2:43 PM
2h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:41 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 2m • 2 changes
5:35 AM → 8:13 AM
2h 37m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:14 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 29m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:42 AM → 7:43 AM
3h 1m • 2 changes
5:12 AM → 7:48 AM
2h 36m • 2 changes
6:00 AM → 8:18 AM
2h 17m • 2 changes
6:04 AM → 8:43 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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