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 £40 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 17m and costs £190 - £240.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Portsmouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at University of Portsmouth via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 40m.

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 28m.

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 £45 - £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 FlixBus, depart from Caen 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 28m and costs £210 - £360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £100 and takes 16h 40m.

Where does the Caen to Portsmouth bus arrive?

Caen to Portsmouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Portsmouth?

Portsmouth is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 1:17 PM in Caen and 12:17 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 bus ticket from Caen to Portsmouth?

Book your Caen to Portsmouth bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

Where can I stay near Portsmouth?

There are 2879+ hotels available in Portsmouth.

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
£49–277
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry Fr Oui-Gb Pme
7h 38m
£39
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 28m
£216–357
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to University of Portsmouthbus 030
16h 40m
£61–98
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 17m
£198–237

Caen to Portsmouth by train, foot, and subway

114Weekly Services

7h 28mAverage Duration

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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 £17–240 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 28m.

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