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

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Brighton is to car ferry and drive which costs £24 - £70 and takes 3h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Calais to Brighton is to car ferry and drive which takes 3h 31m and costs £24 - £70.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Brighton?

No, there is no direct train from Calais to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Calais Ville and arriving at Brighton via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Calais to Brighton?

The distance between Calais and Brighton is 284 miles.

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

The best way to get from Calais to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Calais to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Brighton train from?

Calais to Brighton train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, depart from Calais Ville station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 3:30 PM in Calais and 2:30 PM in Brighton.

Where does the Calais to Brighton train arrive?

Calais to Brighton train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, arrive at Lille Flandres station.

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

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1744+ hotels available in Brighton.

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

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

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 Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
5h 16m
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
3h 31m
£25–66
Car ferry, bus, train
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
6h 37m
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
8h 56m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
2h 32m
Car ferry, bus, train via Sutton
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700 / ...
3. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain
6h 45m

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calais to Brighton.

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Distance: 282 mi
Duration: 5h 16m

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 16m.

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