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How to get fromBrighton to Calaisby train (Eurostar, TGV), 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, TGV), 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 Europe to Calais Villetrain train Tgv
    5h 21m
    €136–254

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    8h 53m
    €31–67

  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 N380 / ...
    7h 28m
    €45–94

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2h 30m
    €157–167

  5. Train, bus via Hove

    1. Take the train from Hove to London Victoriatrain train Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    7h 34m
    €45–86

  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
    €32–87

Brighton to Calais by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 459.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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 and Lille Europe in around 5h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Calais via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dover in around 8h 53m.

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