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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Caen is to bus which costs €60 - €140 and takes 18h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 7h 12m and costs €230 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Caen?

The distance between Cheltenham and Caen is 889 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €270 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Cheltenham to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Caen bus from?

Cheltenham to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Caen train from?

Cheltenham to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Caen?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Caen is to train which takes 8h 9m and costs €270 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 18h 45m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Caen bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 7:55 PM in Cheltenham and 8:55 PM in Caen.

Where does the Cheltenham to Caen train arrive?

Cheltenham to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Cheltenham to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Cheltenham to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, ferry, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 9m
€273–460
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus
18h 45m
€64–132
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
8h 36m
€78–461
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Royal Well to West Streetbus 801
2. Take the train from Oxford to Southampton Centraltrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
15h 10m
€92–119
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
12h
€121–186
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
7h 12m
€238–289
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 47m
€129–336
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 4m
€132–317

Cheltenham to Caen by train and subway

94Weekly Services

8h 9mAverage Duration

€273Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889.1 km
Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal in around 18h 45m.

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