There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, bus, car, car ferry, or car train
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 Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Calais Villetrain Tgv
5h 16m€135–244Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Brighton to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3h 28m€31–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Hove to London Victoriatrain Littlehampton - London Victoria / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
7h 33m€46–84Train, bus via Brighton
- Take the train from Brighton to London Victoriatrain Brighton - London Victoria
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus N380 / ...
7h 53m€45–96Bus
- Take the bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 025
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
- Take the bus from Dover to Calaisbus 700
9h 18m€33–68Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2h 38m€158–168
Brighton to Calais Ferry Port by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and car ferry which costs €30 - €90 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 2h 38m and costs €155 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Preston Circus and arriving at Cousteau via London Victoria, Dover and Terminal Ferry. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port. However, there are services departing from Brighton and arriving at Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Brighton and Calais Ferry Port is 459 km.
The best way to get from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port without a car is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €130 - €250.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port, including transfers.
Brighton to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
The best way to get from Brighton to Calais Ferry Port is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs €130 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 18m.
What companies run services between Brighton, England and Calais Ferry Port, France?
You can take a train from Brighton to Calais Ville via London St Pancras Intl and Lille Europe in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Preston Circus to Cousteau via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Calais, and Terminal Ferry in around 9h 18m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Calais Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from Hove to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- gatwickexpress.com
Train from Brighton to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.gatwickexpress.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Preston Circus to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–45
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Brighton to Calais Ferry Port bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Calais Ferry Port is 1h ahead of Brighton. It is currently 6:24 PM in Brighton and 7:24 PM in Calais Ferry Port.
Brighton to Calais Ferry Port train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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