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

The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Calais is to drive and car ferry which costs €28 - €85 and takes 3h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brighton to Calais is to drive and car ferry which takes 3h 33m and costs €28 - €85.

Is there a direct train between Brighton and Calais?

No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Calais. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.

How far is it from Brighton to Calais?

The distance between Brighton and Calais is 459 km.

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

The best way to get from Brighton to Calais without a car is to train which takes 5h 33m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m to get from Brighton to Calais, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brighton to Calais train from?

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

What is the time difference between Brighton and Calais?

Calais is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 11:49 PM in Brighton and 12:49 AM in Calais.

Where does the Brighton to Calais train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Calais?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Calais.

Brighton to Calais - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Calais by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car ferry, car, 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 Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 33m
€81–244
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 33m
€28–82
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 48m
€44–128
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
8h 57m
€32–107
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 31m
Train, bus, car ferry via Hove
1. Take the train from Hove to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700 / ...
3. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
6h 54m
€44–125

Brighton to Calais by train

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5h 33mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.4 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 33m.

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