What is the cheapest way to get from Penzance to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Penzance to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €95 - €490 and takes 9h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penzance to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Penzance to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 9h 39m and costs €280 - €360.

Is there a direct train between Penzance and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Penzance to Caen. However, there are services departing from Penzance and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

How far is it from Penzance to Caen?

The distance between Penzance and Caen is 1183 km.

How do I travel from Penzance to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Penzance to Caen without a car is to train which takes 11h 20m and costs €320 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Penzance to Caen?

It takes approximately 11h 20m to get from Penzance to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penzance to Caen train from?

Penzance to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Penzance station.

What is the time difference between Penzance and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Penzance. It is currently 10:16 PM in Penzance and 11:16 PM in Caen.

Where does the Penzance to Caen train arrive?

Penzance to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Penzance to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3045+ hotels available in Caen.

Penzance to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 4 ways to get from Penzance to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, car, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Penzance to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
11h 20m
€329–602
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Penzance to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
9h 48m
€96–485
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Penzance to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Salisburytrain
3. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
17h 8m
€143–530
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Penzance to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
9h 39m
€284–352

Penzance to Caen by train and subway

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11h 20mAverage Duration

€329Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,183 km
Duration: 11h 20m

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 11h 20m.

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