What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Dover?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Dover is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Dover?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Dover is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 3m and costs £160 - £190.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Dover via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Dover Priory via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.

How far is it from Caen to Dover?

The distance between Caen and Dover is 510 miles.

How do I travel from Caen to Dover without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Dover without a car is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £180 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Dover?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Caen to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Dover bus from?

Caen to Dover bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Dover train from?

Caen to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Dover?

The best way to get from Caen to Dover is to train which takes 6h 39m and costs £180 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 11h 25m.

Where does the Caen to Dover bus arrive?

Caen to Dover bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 4:22 PM in Caen and 3:22 PM in Dover.

Where does the Caen to Dover train arrive?

Caen to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Dover?

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1136+ hotels available in Dover.

Caen to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
6h 39m
£184–332
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Doverbus N280 / ...
11h 25m
£41–73
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Dover Priorytrain
12h 10m
£99–212
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 3m
£164–186
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry
2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Pencester Roadbus 007
16h 26m
£67–149
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Caen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 54m
£65–121

Caen to Dover by train

121Weekly Trains

6h 39mAverage Duration

£184Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506.6 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Dover Priory via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Dover via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, and Dover in around 11h 25m.

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