The average train between Colchester and Brighton takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. 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.
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 11:02 PM which arrives into Brighton at 6:27 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Brighton station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Colchester to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Colchester to Brighton train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Brighton is 138.4 km. The road distance is 170 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Brighton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, Victoria station, and London Victoria in around 2h 26m.