The average train between Brighton and Calais takes 6h 1m and the fastest train takes 4h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Brighton to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Brighton and Calais. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Brighton is at 6:14 PM which arrives into Calais at 9:55 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 6h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Brighton to Calais? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Calais. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Calais station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
Brighton to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Brighton to Calais train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Brighton to Calais train tickets online with Thameslink, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Brighton and Calais is 140.7 km. The road distance is 454 km.
You can take a train from Brighton to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 8m.