The average train between Brighton and Colchester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Brighton 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 Brighton and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 4:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Colchester at 1:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Bridge and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
2h 51m • 2 changes
2h 22m • 2 changes
2h 21m • 2 changes
2h 31m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Colchester station via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Brighton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Colchester train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Brighton to Colchester train tickets online with Thameslink, London Underground (Tube) and Greater Anglia.
The distance between Brighton and Colchester is 138.4 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Colchester via London Bridge, London Bridge station, Stratford station, and Stratford (London) in around 2h 15m.
