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

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Plymouth by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Caen to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Plymouthcar car
    8h 21m
    £67–399

  2. 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
    8h 49m
    £258–477

  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 bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    15h 52m
    £126–298

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Plymouthcar car
    8h 28m
    £226–280

  5. 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 10m
    £177–373

Caen to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar140Weekly Services
Duration8h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket£258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 21m

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 8h 49m.

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