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How to get fromOuistreham to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Ouistreham to Channel Islands by train, ferry, car, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry ferry
    5h 42m
    $108–159

  2. Bus, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Avranchesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from AVRANCHES - Gare Sncf to Gare Sncfbus bus 308 / ...
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    7h 53m
    $29–137

  3. Drive, ferry, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ouistreham to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Guernsey St Peter Portferry ferry
    4. Take the carferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry car ferry
    7h 43m
    $296–387

  4. Train, ferry via Granville

    1. Take the train from Caen to Granvilletrain train Ter
    2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    6h 8m
    $45–147

  5. Ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry Fr Oui-Gb Pme
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    17h
    $105–280

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  • Distance: 198.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Ouistreham, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Ouistreham to Channel Islands. However, you can take the line 12 bus to Gare SNCF, walk to Caen, take the train to Cherbourg, walk to Cherbourg-Gare, take the line 8 bus to Terminal Ferry, walk to Port Of Cherbourg, then take the ferry to Alderney. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ouistreham to Jersey St Helier via Port of Cherbourg, Alderney, Guernsey St Peter Port, and Guernsey St Peter Port in around 7h 43m.

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