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How to get fromPlymouth to Ouistrehamby car, car ferry, bus, train, or car train

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Plymouth to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 9m
    €68–348

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Airport Tavernbus bus Fal
    2. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    16h 26m
    €61–358

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Plymouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ouistrehamcar car
    8h 36m
    €260–324

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Plymouth 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 carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    13h 47m
    €116–485

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Plymouth to Ouistreham.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 453.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Plymouth to Ouistreham. However, you can drive to Portsmouth International Port then take the car ferry to Caen Port. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Caen Port via Airport Tavern, Bus Station, Bath Spa, Southampton Central, Central Station, Estella Road, and Portsmouth International Port in around 16h 26m.

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