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How to get fromCaen to Normandyby car ferry, car, bus, train, car train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Normandy by car ferry, car, bus, train, car train, or ferry

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Normandycar car
    7h 59m
    £30–259

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    9h 37m
    £145–232

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Normandycar car
    5h 20m
    £184–217

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry Fr Oui-Gb Pme
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Guildfordtrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    9h 40m
    £60–81

Caen to Normandy by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket£60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 59m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Normandy, Surrey, England?

There is no direct connection from Caen to Normandy. However, you can drive to Caen Port, take the car ferry to Portsmouth International Port, then drive to Normandy. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Normandy via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille Europe, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Victoria station, Victoria Station, and Wellington Street Stop H in around 9h 37m.

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