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How to get fromIsle of Wight to Caenby ferry, car ferry, bus, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Isle of Wight to Caen by ferry, car ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry, car ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry IOW Hovercraft
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    9h 24m
    €51–317

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Clarence Pier to London Victoriabus bus Vc4
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus bus 700
    4. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    5. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    18h 41m
    €97–167

  3. Ferry, car ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    13h 45m
    €90–352

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Ryde Hoverport to Southsea Hoverportferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    14h 10m
    €191–272

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 222.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 24m

What companies run services between Isle of Wight, England and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Isle of Wight to Caen. However, you can take the line 9 bus to Transport Interchange, walk to Ryde Hoverport, take the ferry to Southsea Hoverport, drive to Portsmouth International Port, take the car ferry to Caen Port, then drive to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station via Transport Interchange, Ryde Hoverport, Southsea Hoverport, Clarence Pier, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 18h 41m.

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