What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €50 - €430 and takes 7h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Southampton Port to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 13m and costs €220 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Port and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Coach Station, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 48m.

How far is it from Southampton Port to Caen?

The distance between Southampton Port and Caen is 303 km.

How do I travel from Southampton Port to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Southampton Port to Caen without a car is to bus which takes 18h 48m and costs €80 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Southampton Port to Caen?

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Southampton Port to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton Port to Caen bus from?

Southampton Port to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.

Where does the Southampton Port to Caen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton Port and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Southampton Port. It is currently 6:31 AM in Southampton Port and 7:31 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3102+ hotels available in Caen.

Southampton Port to Caen - 3 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Southampton Port to Caen by car, car ferry, bus, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Southampton Port to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 4m
€54–422
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus
18h 48m
€81–166
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 13m
€225–268

Southampton Port to Caen by bus

20Weekly Buses

18h 48mAverage Duration

€81Cheapest Price

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Distance: 302.7 km
Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Southampton Port, England and Caen, France?

You can take a bus from Regents Park Road to Caen - Bus Station via Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal in around 18h 48m.

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