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

The cheapest way to get from Portsmouth to Caen is to ferry which costs €35 - €75 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Portsmouth to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 17m and costs €220 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Portsmouth and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Portsmouth to Caen station. However, there are services departing from The Hard Interchange and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct ferry between Portsmouth and Caen?

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

Is there a direct train between Portsmouth and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Caen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth & Southsea and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.

How far is it from Portsmouth to Caen?

The distance between Portsmouth and Caen is 198 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Portsmouth to Caen?

Book your Portsmouth to Caen ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Caen without a car is to ferry which takes 7h and costs €35 - €75.

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

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

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Caen bus from?

Portsmouth to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Hard Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Portsmouth to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Portsmouth to Caen?

The best way to get from Portsmouth to Caen is to train which takes 7h 53m and costs €200 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Portsmouth to Caen bus arrive?

Portsmouth to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Portsmouth and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Portsmouth. It is currently 9:51 PM in Portsmouth and 10:51 PM in Caen.

Where does the Portsmouth to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2924+ hotels available in Caen.

Portsmouth to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car

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

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Ferry
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1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
7h
€39–71
Train
1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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 53m
€202–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 030
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
17h 5m
€66–136
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 17m
€220–260
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
7h 16m
€61–327

Portsmouth to Caen by ferry, foot, and bus

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Distance: 198.5 km
Duration: 7h

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

Brittany Ferries operates a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Caen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 53m.

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