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

The cheapest way to get from Plymouth to Caen is to ferry and bus which costs €75 - €85 and takes 17h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Plymouth to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 8h 28m and costs €280 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Plymouth and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Plymouth to Caen. However, there are services departing from Plymouth and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.

How far is it from Plymouth to Caen?

The distance between Plymouth and Caen is 1057 km.

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

The best way to get from Plymouth to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 38m and costs €340 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 38m to get from Plymouth to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Plymouth to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Plymouth and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Plymouth. It is currently 2:02 AM in Plymouth and 3:02 AM in Caen.

Where does the Plymouth to Caen train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2745+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Plymouth 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
8h 38m
€341–568
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Plymouth to Saint-Maloferry Gb Ply-Fr Sml
2. Take the bus from Saint-Malo to Caenbus 772
17h 21m
€76–84
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Plymouth to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
8h 39m
€89–477
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
8h 28m
€283–350

Plymouth to Caen by train and subway

130Weekly Services

8h 38mAverage Duration

€341Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,056.5 km
Duration: 8h 38m

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

You can take a train from Plymouth 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 8h 38m.

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