There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Kent by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
- Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
6h 24m£178–321Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Caen to Calaiscar
- Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
- Drive from Port of Dover to Kentcar
5h 35m£73–134Bus, train
- Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Ashford Internationaltrain
9h 27m£120–212Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry
- Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
11h 55m£88–189Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
- Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 14m£167–190Ferry, bus, train
- Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry
- Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
- Take the train from London Victoria to Lenhamtrain
13h 22m£74–154
Caen to Kent by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Caen to Kent is to ferry and bus and train which costs £70 - £160 and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Caen to Kent is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 14m and costs £160 - £190.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Kent. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Lenham via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl and Ashford International. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 24m.
The distance between Caen and Kent is 499 miles.
The best way to get from Caen to Kent without a car is to train which takes 6h 24m and costs £170 - £330.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Caen to Kent, including transfers.
Caen to Kent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Kent is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 2:48 PM in Caen and 1:48 PM in Kent.
Caen to Kent train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.
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What companies run services between Caen, France and Kent, England?
You can take a train from Caen to Lenham via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and Ashford International in around 6h 24m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Caen to Paris St Lazare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £30–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £25–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £30–60
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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