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How to get fromOuistreham to Plymouthby car, car ferry, train, bus, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ouistreham to Plymouth by car, car ferry, train, bus, or car train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Ouistreham to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Poole to Plymouthcar car
    8h 37m
    £67–400

  2. Car ferry, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    15h 52m
    £55–304

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ouistreham to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Plymouthcar car
    8h 39m
    £224–278

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    13h 12m
    £100–415

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 276.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 37m

What companies run services between Ouistreham, France and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Ouistreham to Plymouth. However, you can drive to Port of Cherbourg, take the car ferry to Poole, then drive to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Caen Port to Plymouth Coach Station via Portsmouth International Port, International Port, Central Station, Southampton Central, Bath Spa, Bus Station, and Airport Tavern in around 15h 52m.

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