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How to get fromCalais to Brightonby train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, car train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain train
    5h 1m
    £124–205

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar car
    3h 26m
    £45–100

  3. Car ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain train
    6h 32m
    £58–136

  4. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus bus 025
    8h 38m
    £47–108

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar car
    2h 32m
    £134–144

  6. Car ferry, bus, train via Sutton

    1. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus bus 700
    3. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain train
    6h 40m
    £57–124

Calais to Brighton by train and foot

Calendar125Weekly Services
Duration5h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket£124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282 mi
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brighton via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 1m.

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