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

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There are 5 ways to get from Penzance to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car ferry, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain 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
    10h 39m
    €380–638

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Penzance to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar car
    9h 50m
    €108–505

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    16h 2m
    €174–292

  4. Train, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Penzance to Plymouthtrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Caenbus bus 772
    21h 12m
    €119–159

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    9h 39m
    €302–378

Penzance to Caen by train and subway

Calendar77Weekly Services
Duration10h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€380Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,183 km
  • Duration: 10h 39m

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

You can take a train from Penzance to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 10h 39m.

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