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How to get fromBrighton to Calaisby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Calais by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Calais Villetrain train Ter
    6h 10m
    €72–349

  2. Train, bus via Hove

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hove to London Victoriatrain train Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    7h 59m
    €25–69

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain train Brighton - London Victoria
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    7h 53m
    €27–65

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 31m

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 025
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus bus 700 / ...
    9h 18m
    €25–48

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3h 28m
    €57–77

Brighton to Calais by train and foot

Calendar76Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 9h 18m.

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