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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €310 and takes 7h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Caen is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Caen. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Brighton to Caen?

The distance between Brighton and Caen is 777 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Brighton to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Caen train from?

Brighton to Caen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.

What is the time difference between Brighton and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 7:53 AM in Brighton and 8:53 AM in Caen.

Where does the Brighton to Caen train arrive?

Brighton to Caen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

Book your Brighton to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2588+ hotels available in Caen.

Brighton to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Brighton to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, car train, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 56m
€112–365
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
7h 16m
€36–303
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 28m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
10h 15m
€41–309

Brighton to Caen by train

118Weekly Trains

6h 56mAverage Duration

€112Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Caen.

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Distance: 777.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Brighton, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Brighton to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 56m.

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