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

The cheapest way to get from Winchester to Caen is to ferry which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Winchester to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 58m and costs €220 - €270.

Is there a direct ferry between Winchester and Caen?

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

Is there a direct train between Winchester and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Winchester to Caen. However, there are services departing from Winchester and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 37m.

How far is it from Winchester to Caen?

The distance between Winchester and Caen is 803 km.

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

The best way to get from Winchester to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 37m to get from Winchester to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Winchester to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Winchester and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Winchester. It is currently 12:19 AM in Winchester and 1:19 AM in Caen.

Where does the Winchester to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2928+ hotels available in Caen.

Winchester to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Winchester 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 37m
€200–377
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Winchester to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
7h 53m
€30–294
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Winchester to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 58m
€221–261
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Winchester to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
8h 57m
€53–107
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
10h 32m
€43–78

Winchester to Caen by train, bus, ferry, and foot

40Weekly Services

8h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 802.6 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Winchester 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 37m. Alternatively, Brittany Ferries operates a ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 6h.

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