Brighton, United Kingdom to Colchester: Road Trip Guide & Distance

86.3 miles 138.9 km · straight line
110.9 miles actual route 178.5 km · driving distance
2h 11min estimated drive time
£17 - £21 estimated fuel cost
~40min flight time · usually no direct flights
31° NNE bearing direction

How far is Brighton, United Kingdom from Colchester?

The distance from Brighton, United Kingdom to Colchester is 86.3 miles (138.9 km) as the crow flies. Colchester is located NNE of Brighton, United Kingdom. By car, the driving distance is approximately 110.9 miles, taking about 2h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 40min. Both are located in United Kingdom.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Brighton, United Kingdom and Colchester. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Brighton, United Kingdom to Colchester

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 11min £17 - £21 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 37min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 4min $13–$39* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Brighton, United Kingdom & Colchester

Quick Facts

Brighton, United Kingdom
50.82°N, 0.14°W
Europe/London
0m elevation
Colchester
51.89°N, 0.90°E
Europe/London
29m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 29 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 288.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM