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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ashford International 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
    6h 26m
    €202–377

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    5h 39m
    €82–159

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    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 36m
    €134–253

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lenham 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 2m
    €119–231

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    4h 15m
    €194–222

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    12h 39m
    €83–172

Kent to Caen by train

Calendar217Weekly Trains
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket€202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 797.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

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

You can take a train from Lenham to Caen via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 26m.

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