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How to get fromPortsmouth to Caenby ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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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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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
    6h 47m
    €47

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 6m
    €235–409

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    17h 49m
    €61–107

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Portsmouth to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    6h 17m
    €223–268

  5. Car ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    7h 16m
    €61–327

Portsmouth to Caen by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket€47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45 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 6m.

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