There are 6 ways to get from Kent to Normandy by train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car train, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
5h 59m€221–377Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Kent to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Rouencar
4h 24m€70–155Train, bus via Lille
- Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stopbus
8h 30m€138–252Train, ferry
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havreferry
- Take the train from Le Havre to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
13h 18m€137–207Eurotunnel, drive
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rouencar
3h€175–198Train, bus
- Take the train from Lenham to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
14h 13m€92–160
Kent to Normandy by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kent to Normandy is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €160 and takes 4h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Kent to Normandy is to Eurotunnel and drive which takes 3h and costs €170 - €200.
No, there is no direct train from Kent to Normandy. However, there are services departing from Lenham and arriving at Rouen Rive Droite via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Kent and Normandy is 698 km.
The best way to get from Kent to Normandy without a car is to train which takes 5h 59m and costs €220 - €380.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Kent to Normandy, including transfers.
Kent to Normandy train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Ashford International station.
Normandy is 1h ahead of Kent. It is currently 5:32 PM in Kent and 6:32 PM in Normandy.
Kent to Normandy train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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What companies run services between Kent, England and Normandy, France?
You can take a train from Lenham to Rouen Rive Droite via Ashford International, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Lenham to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–55
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Rouen - Avenue Champlain Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- [email protected]
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Le Havre
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €43
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
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