What is the cheapest way to get from Southampton to Caen (Station)?

The cheapest way to get from Southampton to Caen (Station) is to car ferry which costs €28 - €300 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southampton to Caen (Station)?

The fastest way to get from Southampton to Caen (Station) is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 6h 10m and costs €220 - €270.

Is there a direct ferry between Southampton and Caen (Station)?

No, there is no direct ferry from Southampton to Caen (Station). However, there are services departing from Portsmouth International Port and arriving at Caen Port via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Southampton and Caen (Station)?

No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Caen (Station). 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 50m.

How far is it from Southampton to Caen (Station)?

The distance between Southampton and Caen (Station) is 823 km.

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

The best way to get from Southampton to Caen (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 50m and costs €220 - €420.

How long does it take to get from Southampton to Caen (Station)?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Southampton to Caen (Station), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southampton to Caen (Station) train from?

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

What is the time difference between Southampton and Caen (Station)?

Caen (Station) is 1h ahead of Southampton. It is currently 2:31 PM in Southampton and 3:31 PM in Caen (Station).

Where does the Southampton to Caen (Station) train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen (Station)?

There are 3112+ hotels available in Caen (Station).

Southampton to Caen (Station) - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Southampton to Caen (Station) by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, or car 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 50m
€221–415
Car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
7h 42m
€28–291
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Southampton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen (Station)car
6h 10m
€225–267

Southampton to Caen (Station) by train, subway, and foot

223Weekly Services

6h 50mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 822.7 km
Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Southampton, England and Caen (Station), 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 50m. 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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