The average train between Chelmsford and Brighton takes 2h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford 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.
Trains run hourly between Chelmsford and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:13 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Brighton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
Chelmsford to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Chelmsford to Brighton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Brighton is 109.4 km. The road distance is 135 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Brighton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 14m.
