How to travel from Chelmsford to Brighton

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Travel Information between Chelmsford and Brighton

distanceDistance68 miles (109 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain
priceTicket price range$57 - $57
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $57 (€49) • 2 h 6 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $57 (€49) • 2 h 6 min
carriersPopular travel companiesThameslink

Take a train to travel 68 miles (109 km) to Brighton from Chelmsford. Thameslink is the main travel company operating this trip. Travelers can even take a direct train from Chelmsford to Brighton.

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Train
Cheapest price 37Cheapest
Average price 73Cheapest
Average duration2h 11m
Direct Options
First departure4:12 AM
Last departure11:25 PM
No. of daily departures5
Companies
  • Thameslink
  • Greater Anglia

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from Chelmsford to Brighton

How to get from Chelmsford to Brighton by train, bus or flight.

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train

The best way to travel from Chelmsford to Brighton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Thameslink
08:37AM3h11
Chelmsford
11:48AMBrighton
$811One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Thameslink
08:37AM3h11
Chelmsford
11:48AMBrighton
$811One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Gatwick Express
07:09AM2h18
Chelmsford
09:27AMBrighton
$831One-way
0 transfers
Other options
Thameslink
04:41AM2h32
Chelmsford
07:13AMBrighton
$821One-way
0 transfers

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Thameslink will get you between Chelmsford and Brighton at great prices. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best travel times, prices and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.

    FAQs: Travel from Chelmsford to Brighton

    FAQs: Travel to Brighton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chelmsford to Brighton.
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    You can travel from Chelmsford to Brighton by train.

    Taking a train is the cheapest way from Chelmsford to Brighton with average ticket prices of $57 (€49).

    The fastest way to travel to Brighton from Chelmsford is by train, which requires on average 2 h 6 min   of travel time.

    The Chelmsford to Brighton distance is around 68 miles (109 km).

    The average frequency per day from Chelmsford to Brighton is:

    • 50 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Chelmsford and Brighton as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Chelmsford to Brighton:

      Let Omio help you find the best company to travel with between Chelmsford and Brighton:

      • You can travel between Chelmsford and Brighton by train with Thameslink or Abellio Greater Anglia. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $57 (€49) with Thameslink from Chelmsford to Brighton.

      Yes, there is a direct route available from Chelmsford to Brighton:

      • Take a direct train with.

      Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Brighton as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Chelmsford to Brighton.

      Omio customers who travel from Chelmsford to Brighton often also extend their vacation to go to London, London Gatwick Airport, Manchester, London Victoria or Bristol. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Brighton and these popular destinations at a great price.

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