Essex to Brighton Trains

Essex to Brighton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Essex and Brighton takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Essex 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 47m
Duration: 93 mi
Distance: £55
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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2h 22m

£44–73

Essex to Brighton train times

Trains run hourly between Essex and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essex is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:57 PM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:08 PM → 11:57 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:08 AM → 9:57 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
8:08 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
9:08 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 48m • 2 changes
10:08 AM → 12:57 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:51 AM → 9:27 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
7:35 AM → 10:27 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
8:22 AM → 10:57 AM
2h 34m • 2 changes
9:10 AM → 11:57 AM
2h 46m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Essex 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.