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How to get fromDover to Caenby train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car train, car, or car ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Dover to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, ferry, car train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 5m
    €258–434

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N870 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    10h
    €54–89

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    12h 45m
    €141–214

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    4h 2m
    €194–225

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    15h 30m
    €83–108

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    4h 56m
    €81–166

Dover to Caen by train

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket€258Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 815.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Dover Priory to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Caen - Bus Station via Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 10h.

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