What is the cheapest way to get from Calais to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Calais to Brighton is to bus which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calais to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Calais to Brighton is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 2h 32m and costs £130 - £145.

Is there a direct bus between Calais and Brighton?

No, there is no direct bus from Calais to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Calais and arriving at Preston Circus via London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Calais and Brighton?

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 4h 9m.

How far is it from Calais to Brighton?

The distance between Calais and Brighton is 283 miles.

How do I travel from Calais to Brighton without a car?

The best way to get from Calais to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £110 - £220.

How long does it take to get from Calais to Brighton?

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Calais to Brighton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calais to Brighton bus from?

Calais to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Calais station.

Where do I catch the Calais to Brighton train from?

Calais to Brighton train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Calais Ville station.

Train or bus from Calais to Brighton?

The best way to get from Calais to Brighton is to train which takes 4h 9m and costs £110 - £220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £27 - £60 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Calais to Brighton bus arrive?

Calais to Brighton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Calais and Brighton?

Brighton is 1h behind Calais. It is currently 3:05 AM in Calais and 2:05 AM in Brighton.

Where does the Calais to Brighton train arrive?

Calais to Brighton train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

How do I get a train ticket from Calais to Brighton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Calais to Brighton?

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Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Brighton.

Calais to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, Eurotunnel, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Calais to Brighton by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, train, car train, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brightontrain
4h 9m
£116–214
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Preston Circusbus 025
7h 25m
£27–60
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Brightontrain London Victoria - Brighton
5h 27m
£38–80
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Folkestone to Brightoncar
2h 32m
£134–144
Bus, train via Sutton
1. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus 1700 / ...
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Brightontrain Bedford - Brighton / ...
5h 35m
£38–76
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
2. Drive from Port of Dover to Brightoncar
3h 26m
£28–75

Calais to Brighton by train

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4h 9mAverage Duration

£116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.2 mi
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Calais, France and Brighton, England?

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Brighton via Lille Europe and London St Pancras Intl in around 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Calais to Preston Circus via London Victoria in around 7h 25m.

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