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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Caen to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Plymouthcar car
    8h 22m
    £74–404

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    21h 11m
    £73–137

  3. Train

    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 Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 4m
    £282–472

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    17h 13m
    £77–104

  5. 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 Plymouthcar car
    8h 28m
    £234–303

  6. Train, ferry, fly

    1. Take the train from Caen to Granvilletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane JER - EXT
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    9h 16m
    £190–387

Caen to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar127Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket£282Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 22m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Plymouth via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Plymouth Coach Station via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and London Victoria in around 21h 11m.

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