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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton Port to Caen is to ferry which costs €53 - €55 and takes 10h 32m.

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 €240 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Southampton Port and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Southampton Port to Caen. However, there are services departing from Regents Park Road and arriving at Caen via Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.

Is there a direct ferry between Southampton Port and Caen?

No, there is no direct ferry from Southampton Port to Caen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth and arriving at Caen - Ouistreham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.

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 19h 20m and costs €75 - €130.

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 5:52 AM in Southampton Port and 6:52 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2741+ hotels available in Caen.

Southampton Port to Caen - 4 ways to travel via car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Southampton Port to Caen by car, car ferry, bus, car train, or ferry

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 4m
€63–439
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
10h 32m
€53–55
Bus
1. Take the bus from Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 032 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700
3. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus 774 / ...
19h 20m
€78–126
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton Port to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 13m
€240–288

Southampton Port to Caen by bus

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19h 20mAverage Duration

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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 via Marlands, Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 19h 20m. 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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