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

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There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Portsmouth by train (Eurostar), car ferry, bus, train, 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 Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    6h 53m
    £177–355

  2. Car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    7h 13m
    £44–272

  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 St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    11h 20m
    £110–221

  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 Portsmouthcar car
    6h 16m
    £189–226

Caen to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar223Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 505.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Portsmouth & Southsea via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Port 4 times a day. Tickets cost £17–240 and the journey takes 7h.

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