Day trip from Caen to Brighton
Brighton lies 183 km (114 mi) north of Caen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 183 km (114 mi) apart, Brighton is a realistic day trip from Caen: about 2 h 59 min each way by road.
| Caen | Brighton | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 110,624 | 283,870 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 | BN2–TR2 |
Clocks in Brighton are 1 h behind Caen right now, so a 2 h 59 min journey lands only 1 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Brighton
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book tours and tickets in Brighton
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Staying in Brighton
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Common questions
How far is Brighton from Caen?
183 km (114 mi) in a straight line, north of Caen; by road roughly 224 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caen to Brighton by road?
About 2 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caen and Brighton?
Brighton is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Brighton?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.