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

The cheapest way to get from Salisbury to Caen is to ferry which costs €60 - €75 and takes 10h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salisbury to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 18m and costs €230 - €280.

Is there a direct ferry between Salisbury and Caen?

No, there is no direct ferry from Salisbury to Caen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth and arriving at Caen - Ouistreham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Salisbury and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Salisbury to Caen. However, there are services departing from Salisbury and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.

How far is it from Salisbury to Caen?

The distance between Salisbury and Caen is 830 km.

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

The best way to get from Salisbury to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs €230 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Salisbury to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salisbury to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Salisbury and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Salisbury. It is currently 2:41 PM in Salisbury and 3:41 PM in Caen.

Where does the Salisbury to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2821+ hotels available in Caen.

Salisbury to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

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There are 4 ways to get from Salisbury to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, car train, or ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Salisbury 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 5m
€239–408
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Salisbury to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 5m
€59–423
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Salisbury to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 18m
€231–280
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
10h 21m
€62–73

Salisbury to Caen by train, bus, ferry, and foot

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10h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 829.8 km
Duration: 7h 5m

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

You can take a train from Salisbury 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 5m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham 3 times a day. Tickets cost €45 and the journey takes 6h.

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