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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Caen is to train and car ferry which costs €45 - €140 and takes 11h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 50m and costs €85 - €280.

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 55m.

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 55m and costs €110 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m 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 10:16 AM in Brighton and 11:16 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 2758+ hotels available in Caen.

Brighton to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Brighton to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, car, car train, plane, or ferry

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 55m
€117–385
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain Brighton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
11h 8m
€50–139
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 30m
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 50m
€85–275
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
6h 59m
€99–151
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 55m
€80–245
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane LGW - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
3. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain
8h 56m
€79–237
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Brighton to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 24m
€148–406

Brighton to Caen by train

118Weekly Trains

6h 55mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.2 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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 55m.

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