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How to get fromGuernsey to Caenby ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Guernsey to Caen by ferry, train, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Dieletteferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter / ...
    3h 29m
    €114–147

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to St Malo Ferry Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    8h 16m
    €64–184

  3. Ferry, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar car
    5h 28m
    €163–198

  4. Car ferry, ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 32m
    €143–269

  5. Ferry, train via St Anne

    1. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    6h 38m
    €166–210

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  • Distance: 204.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Guernsey and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Guernsey to Caen. However, you can take the ferry to Dielette, take the taxi to Cherbourg, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Caen via Alderney and Port of Cherbourg in around 5h 28m.

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