There are 7 ways to get from Brighton to Angoulême by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry
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- Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 to Angoulemetrain Tgv
7h 43m€263–418Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
20h 8m€76–140Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Angoulêmecar
10h 1m€257–325Fly London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LGW - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
6h 43m€78–208Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Angoulêmecar
11h 25m€153–283Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
- Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LTN - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
8h 6m€121–243Fly London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport, train
- Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport (LRH)plane LGW - LRH
- Take the train from La Rochelle Ville to Saintestrain
- Take the train from Saintes to Angoulemetrain
8h 43m€105–313
Brighton to Angoulême by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Angoulême is to bus which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Angoulême is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €75 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Angoulême station. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Angoulême - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Angoulême. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Angouleme via London St Pancras Intl, Gare du Nord and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 43m.
The distance between Brighton and Angoulême is 976 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Angoulême without a car is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €260 - €420.
It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Brighton to Angoulême, including transfers.
Brighton to Angoulême bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Angoulême train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Angoulême is to train which takes 7h 43m and costs €260 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 8m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Angoulême, France?
You can take a train from Brighton to Angouleme via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 7h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Angoulême - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 20h 8m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–140
Flights from Luton Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–140
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
Flights from London Gatwick Airport to La Rochelle – Île De Ré Airport via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Tuesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €36
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from Brighton to Luton Airport Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €55
- Website
- Thameslink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–90
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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Booking & Getting There
Brighton to Angoulême bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Angoulême is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 6:36 PM in Brighton and 7:36 PM in Angoulême.
Brighton to Angoulême train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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