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How to get fromCaen to Canterburyby train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Canterbury by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Canterbury Westtrain train
    6h 27m
    £179–326

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    15h 21m
    £62–139

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Elephant & Castle / New Kent Road to Bus Stationbus bus 007 / ...
    10h 52m
    £102–191

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Canterbury Westtrain train
    12h 12m
    £98–202

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    4h 10m
    £165–188

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Caen to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    5h 18m
    £69–128

Caen to Canterbury by train

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration6h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Canterbury, England?

You can take a train from Caen to Canterbury West via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 27m.

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