The average train between Calais and Brighton takes 5h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 4 hours between Calais and Brighton. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:11 PM which arrives into Brighton at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 5h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Calais to Brighton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Calais to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Brighton station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
Calais to Brighton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Brighton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brighton station.
Book your Calais to Brighton train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Thameslink.
The distance between Calais and Brighton is 140.7 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brighton via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 20m.