What is the cheapest way to get from Colchester to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Colchester to Brighton is to drive which costs £26 - £40 and takes 1h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colchester to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Colchester to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 55m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct train between Colchester and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Colchester and arriving at Brighton via London Bridge. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

How far is it from Colchester to Brighton?

The distance between Colchester and Brighton is 104 miles. The road distance is 108.4 miles.

How do I travel from Colchester to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Colchester to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 16m and costs £50 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Colchester to Brighton?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from Colchester to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Colchester to Brighton train from?

Colchester to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.

Where does the Colchester to Brighton train arrive?

Colchester to Brighton train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at London Liverpool Street station.

Can I drive from Colchester to Brighton?

Yes, the driving distance between Colchester to Brighton is 108 miles. It takes approximately 1h 55m to drive from Colchester to Brighton.

How do I get a train ticket from Colchester to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Brighton.

Colchester to Brighton - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 351 bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colchester to Brighton by train, bus, subway, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Colchester to London Liverpool Streettrain Norwich - London Liverpool Street / ...
2. Take the train from London Bridge to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
2h 16m
£53–103
Drive 107.8 mi
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1. Drive from Colchester to Brightoncar 107.8 mi
1h 55m
£27–39
Bus, line 351 bus, train, subway
1. Take the bus from Osborne Street to Bus Stationbus 371 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Brentwood stationbus 351
3. Take the train from Brentwood to Whitechapel Stationtrain
4. Take the subway from Whitechapel station to Victoria stationsubway
5. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
4h 49m
£46–105

Colchester to Brighton by train and bus

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2h 16mAverage Duration

£53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 103.2 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Colchester to Brighton via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street Station, London Bridge Station, and London Bridge in around 2h 16m.

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