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 14m.

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 7h 2m and costs €110 - €400.

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

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 7h 2m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m 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 3:48 PM in Brighton and 4:48 PM 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 540+ hotels available in Caen.

Brighton to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Brighton to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, or car 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 2m
€118–399
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
7h 14m
€37–304
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Pool Valley Coach Station to Stratford City Bus Station
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caen712
11h 25m
€79–384
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
5h 25m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to ChichesterBrighton - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 15m
€40–309

Brighton to Caen by train

110Weekly Trains

7h 2mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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 Saint-Lazare in around 7h 2m.

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