There are 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, 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 Strood 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 Caentrain
6h 29m€207–385Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Caencar
5h 48m€72–153Bus
- Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus
- Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
11h 59mFerry, train
- Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry
- Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droitetrain Ter
- Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain Ter
13h 38m€75–185Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
4h 24m€196–225
Maidstone to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €160 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 24m and costs €190 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Maidstone and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Caen. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Caen via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Maidstone and Caen is 761 km.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €200 - €390.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Maidstone to Caen, including transfers.
Maidstone to Caen bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, depart from Maidstone station.
Maidstone to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Caen is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 59m.
What companies run services between Maidstone, England and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Maidstone West to Caen via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Caen - Bus Station via Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 11h 59m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €140–250
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droite
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €137
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Standard fare
- €137
- Phone
- 0724 122 272
- [email protected]
- Website
- euro-fratello.ro
Bus from Maidstone to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- euro-fratello.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Dover to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +44 344 848 6090
- [email protected]
- Website
- dfds.com
Ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €26–90
- Website
- https://www.dfds.com/en
- Adult passenger
- €26–40
- Standard Car
- €65–240
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- [email protected]
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–55
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Caen bus services, operated by Euro Fratello Srl, arrive at Dover station.
Caen is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 6:42 PM in Maidstone and 7:42 PM in Caen.
Maidstone to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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