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How to get fromCaen to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Caen to Channel Islands by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry ferry
    4h 13m
    $107–155

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hippodrome to VIRE - Gare Sncfbus bus 116
    2. Take the train from Vire to Granvilletrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    5h 45m
    $34–125

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  • Distance: 181.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Caen to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Cherbourg, walk to Cherbourg-Gare, take the line 8 bus to Terminal Ferry, walk to Port Of Cherbourg, then take the ferry to Alderney. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hippodrome to Jersey St Helier via VIRE - Gare Sncf, Vire, Granville, Gare, Centre-Ville, and Granville in around 5h 45m.

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