What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Portsmouth?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Portsmouth is to ferry which costs £35 - £70 and takes 7h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Portsmouth?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Portsmouth is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 16m and costs £180 - £230.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at St Georges Square via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 42m.

Is there a direct ferry between Caen and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct ferry from Caen to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Caen Port and arriving at Portsmouth International Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Portsmouth & Southsea via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Caen to Portsmouth?

The distance between Caen and Portsmouth is 124 miles.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Caen to Portsmouth?

Book your Caen to Portsmouth ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Caen to Portsmouth without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Portsmouth without a car is to car ferry which takes 7h 13m and costs £50 - £280.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Portsmouth?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Caen to Portsmouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Portsmouth bus from?

Caen to Portsmouth bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Portsmouth train from?

Caen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Portsmouth?

The best way to get from Caen to Portsmouth is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs £170 - £330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 42m.

Where does the Caen to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Caen to Portsmouth bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 9:08 PM in Caen and 8:08 PM in Portsmouth.

Where does the Caen to Portsmouth train arrive?

Caen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

How do I get a train ticket from Caen to Portsmouth?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Caen to Portsmouth?

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Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

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Caen to Portsmouth - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
7h 13m
£51–279
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry Fr Oui-Gb Pme
7h 38m
£36–66
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
7h 21m
£174–324
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030 / ...
17h 42m
£61–124
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Portsmouthcar
6h 16m
£189–226

Caen to Portsmouth by bus

20Weekly Buses

17h 42mAverage Duration

£61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 122.8 mi
Duration: 7h 13m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Port 4 times a day. Tickets cost £18–240 and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, 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 7h 21m.

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