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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Caen is to car ferry which costs €23 - €280 and takes 10h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 11m and costs €220 - €270.

Is there a direct ferry between Southampton and Caen?

No, there is no direct ferry from Southampton to Caen. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Caen Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Caen. However, there are services departing from Southampton Central and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

How far is it from Southampton to Caen?

The distance between Southampton and Caen is 306 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 40m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Southampton to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 7:43 AM in Southampton and 8:43 AM in Caen.

Where does the Southampton to Caen train arrive?

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

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

Book your Southampton to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3045+ hotels available in Caen.

Southampton to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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

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Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Southampton to Poolecar
2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 8m
€54–423
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 41m
€23–279
Train
1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 40m
€206–392
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 11m
€225–267

Southampton to Caen by train, subway, and foot

113Weekly Services

7h 40mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 305.9 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central 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 40m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Port 4 times a day. Tickets cost €21–280 and the journey takes 7h.

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