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How to get fromLondon to Brightonby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Brighton by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Boulogne Villetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Boulogne Ville to Noyelles Sur Mertrain train Ter
    6h 3m
    €115–206

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Calaisbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the train from Calais Ville to Ruetrain train Ter
    9h 26m
    €33–63

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Brightoncar car
    3h 13m
    €173–190

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Brightoncar car
    4h 36m
    €50–115

London to Brighton by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 480.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to CAYEUX-SUR-MER - LA MOLLIERE Rue de la République via Lille Europe, Boulogne Ville, Noyelles Sur Mer, and NOYELLES-SUR-MER - Place gare SNCF in around 6h 3m.

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