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How to get fromSaint Helier to Caenby ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Saint Helier to Caen by ferry, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain train Ter
    4h 32m
    €38–135

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Gare Sncf to AVRANCHES - Gare Sncfbus bus 308 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Avranches to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 7m
    €26–122

  3. Car ferry, ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Jersey St Helier to Guernsey St Peter Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Alderneyferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    4. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar car
    7h 28m
    €267–329

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 206.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Saint Helier, Jersey and Caen, France?

There is no direct connection from Saint Helier to Caen. However, you can take the ferry to Granville, walk to Centre-Ville, take the line 2 bus to Gare, walk to Granville, then take the train to Caen. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Jersey St Helier to Caen - Bus Station via Granville, Centre-Ville, Gare, Gare Sncf, and Avranches in around 6h 7m.

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