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

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Caen is to ferry which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 44m.

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 and arriving at Caen - Ouistreham via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

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 6h 56m.

How far is it from Southampton to Caen?

The distance between Southampton and Caen is 823 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 6h 56m and costs €200 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m 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 12:55 PM in Southampton and 1:55 PM 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 2924+ hotels available in Caen.

Southampton to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Southampton to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, car train, plane, ferry, or train

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Train
best
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
6h 56m
€204–388
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
9h 44m
€41–76
Drive, car ferry
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
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
€226–268
Fly, ferry, train
1. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane SOU - ACI
2. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry
3. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain
7h 22m
€268–479

Southampton to Caen by train, subway, and foot

217Weekly Services

6h 56mAverage Duration

€204Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822.7 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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 6h 56m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham 3 times a day. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 6h.

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