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

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

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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 Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 26m
    £180–328

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car 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 Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    16h 29m
    £53–324

  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 train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    8h 45m
    £124–227

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    13h 3m
    £87–388

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    3h 44m
    £161–180

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Caen to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    5h 11m
    £54–114

Caen to Folkestone by train

Calendar122Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket£180Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Folkestone Central via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 26m.

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