Rome2Rio

How to get fromGatwick Airport to Caenby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, ferry, or plane

Find Transport to Caen

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Gatwick Airport to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, ferry, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport 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
    5h 56m
    €189–355

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    6h 24m
    €83–169

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Gatwick Airport South Terminal to London Stratford- Montfichet Road Stop Ubus bus
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 54m
    €118–215

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    13h 9m
    €87–373

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Gatwick Airport to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    5h
    €208–242

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    13h 34m
    €187–293

  7. Fly, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    4h 17m
    €109–331

Gatwick Airport to Caen by train

Calendar224Weekly Trains
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€189Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Gatwick Airport to Caen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 738.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Gatwick Airport, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Gatwick Airport to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 56m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers