There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Brighton by car ferry, train, bus, car train, car, or train (Eurostar)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, train
best- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Take the train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)train Ashford International - Eastbourne
5h 20m£73–155Car ferry, drive
cheapest- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
3h 26m£45–100Car ferry, bus, train
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain
6h 32m£58–136Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Take the bus from Dover to London Victoriabus 700
- Take the bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Churchbus 025
9h£48–109Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
2h 32m£134–144Train
- Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain Ter
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
5h 20m£125–205
Calais to Brighton by car ferry, taxi, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Calais to Brighton is to car ferry and drive which costs £40 - £100 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Calais to Brighton is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £130 - £145.
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 20m.
The distance between Calais and Brighton is 112 miles.
The best way to get from Calais to Brighton without a car is to car ferry and train which takes 5h 20m and costs £70 - £160.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Calais to Brighton, including transfers.
Calais to Brighton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Brighton is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 5:16 AM in Calais and 4:16 AM in Brighton.
Calais to Brighton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Calais to Brighton train tickets online with Omio.
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 20m.
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Ashford International to Hampden Park (Sussex)
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £18–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £23–40
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 345 850 1530
- Website
- Gatwick Express
Train from London Victoria to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–50
- Website
- Gatwick Express
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- [email protected]
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £117
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- £117
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £15–25
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- Thameslink
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £30–40
- Website
- Thameslink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dover to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from London Victoria to St Peter's Church
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £25–75
- Website
- Irish Ferries
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