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How to get fromUnited Kingdom to Caenby train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from United Kingdom to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train 3311 / ...
    5h 30m
    €173–327

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus bus 700 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caenbus bus 1774 / ...
    14h 59m
    €63–120

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 26m
    €112–214

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    5h 10m
    €206–239

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 45m
    €147–434

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    6h 33m
    €81–167

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 36m
    €111–301

  8. Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane MAN - BVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus bus
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 45m
    €81–235

United Kingdom to Caen by subway, foot, and train

Calendar224Weekly Services
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 695 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

What companies run services between United Kingdom and Caen, France?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Caen via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Whitehall / Trafalgar Square to Caen via Victoria Coach Station, London Victoria, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 14h 59m.

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