What is the cheapest way to get from Central London to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Central London to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €80 - €170 and takes 6h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Central London to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Central London to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 30m and costs €200 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Central London and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Central London station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Northfields station and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

How far is it from Central London to Caen?

The distance between Central London and Caen is 709 km.

How do I travel from Central London to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Central London to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €180 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Central London to Caen?

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Central London to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Central London to Caen train from?

Central London to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between Central London and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Central London. It is currently 7:23 AM in Central London and 8:23 AM in Caen.

Where does the Central London to Caen train arrive?

Central London to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 455+ hotels available in Caen.

Central London to Caen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 9 ways to get from Central London to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
5h 50m
€182–361
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Central London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
6h 53m
€84–170
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 51m
€114–199
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Portsmouth & Southseatrain
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain Ter
14h 18m
€94–412
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Central London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 30m
€208–243
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 38m
€140–409
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 15m
€125–359
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LHR - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 54m
€102–406
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 42m
€132–357

Central London to Caen by subway and train

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Distance: 709.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Central London, England and Caen, France?

You can take a subway from Northfields station to Caen via King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 50m.

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