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

The cheapest way to get from Dover to Caen is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dover to Caen is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 4h 2m and costs €190 - €220.

Is there a direct bus between Dover and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dover to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Dover and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Dover to Caen. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.

How far is it from Dover to Caen?

The distance between Dover and Caen is 815 km.

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

The best way to get from Dover to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €210 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Dover to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dover to Caen bus from?

Dover to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where do I catch the Dover to Caen train from?

Dover to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.

Train or bus from Dover to Caen?

The best way to get from Dover to Caen is to train which takes 6h 23m and costs €210 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 9h 51m.

Where does the Dover to Caen bus arrive?

Dover to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Dover and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Dover. It is currently 3:14 PM in Dover and 4:14 PM in Caen.

Where does the Dover to Caen train arrive?

Dover to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Dover to Caen - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, ferry, Eurotunnel, and car

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 23m
€213–387
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus N280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 51m
€48–87
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Dover Priory to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
12h 55m
€136–262
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
4h 2m
€190–216
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Pencester Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 007
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus 030
3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
15h 43m
€78–172
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
2. Drive from Calais to Caencar
4h 56m
€73–143

Dover to Caen by train

105Weekly Trains

6h 23mAverage Duration

€213Cheapest Price

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Distance: 815.3 km
Duration: 6h 23m

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 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dover to Caen - Bus Station via Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 9h 51m.

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