Brighton to Colchester Trains

Brighton to Colchester trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Brighton and Colchester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 2h 4m. 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.

2h 26m
Duration: 105 mi
Distance: £63
Average price: Every 30 minutes
Frequency

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2h 13m

£50–78

Brighton to Colchester train times

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 1:15 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.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

9:14 PM → 11:38 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

5:56 AM → 9:13 AM
3h 17m • 2 changes
6:26 AM → 9:16 AM
2h 50m • 2 changes
7:26 AM → 10:11 AM
2h 45m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 10:15 AM
2h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:44 AM → 8:06 AM
2h 22m • 2 changes
5:56 AM → 8:17 AM
2h 21m • 2 changes
6:09 AM → 8:40 AM
2h 31m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

4:12 AM → 7:03 AM
2h 51m • 2 changes
5:08 AM → 7:36 AM
2h 28m • 2 changes
5:28 AM → 8:03 AM
2h 35m • 2 changes
5:58 AM → 8:16 AM
2h 18m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Brighton to Colchester? 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.