What is the cheapest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen is to car ferry which costs €23 - €290 and takes 7h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 18m and costs €210 - €260.

Is there a direct ferry between Portsmouth Harbour and Caen?

No, there is no direct ferry from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Caen Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth Harbour and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth Harbour and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.

How far is it from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen?

The distance between Portsmouth Harbour and Caen is 815 km.

How do I travel from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 12m and costs €200 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen?

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth Harbour to Caen train from?

Portsmouth Harbour to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth Harbour station.

Where does the Portsmouth Harbour to Caen train arrive?

Portsmouth Harbour to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Portsmouth Harbour to Caen - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 12m
€209–400
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
7h 22m
€24–285
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth Harbour to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 18m
€219–258

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Distance: 815 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Portsmouth Harbour, England and Caen, France?

You can take a vehicle from Portsmouth Harbour to Caen via Portsmouth Harbour, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 12m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Port 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–280 and the journey takes 7h.

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