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

The cheapest way to get from Aberystwyth to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €200 and takes 21h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Aberystwyth to Caen is to train and fly which takes 9h 57m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Aberystwyth and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Aberystwyth station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Aberystwyth and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Aberystwyth to Caen. However, there are services departing from Aberystwyth and arriving at Caen via Birmingham New Street, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 31m.

How far is it from Aberystwyth to Caen?

The distance between Aberystwyth and Caen is 1071 km.

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

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Caen without a car is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs €130 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 31m to get from Aberystwyth to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Caen bus from?

Aberystwyth to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2.

Where do I catch the Aberystwyth to Caen train from?

Aberystwyth to Caen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Aberystwyth station.

Train or bus from Aberystwyth to Caen?

The best way to get from Aberystwyth to Caen is to train which takes 10h 31m and costs €130 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €200 and takes 21h 26m.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Caen bus arrive?

Aberystwyth to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

What is the time difference between Aberystwyth and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Aberystwyth. It is currently 10:31 AM in Aberystwyth and 11:31 AM in Caen.

Where does the Aberystwyth to Caen train arrive?

Aberystwyth to Caen train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Aberystwyth to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Aberystwyth to Caen - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Aberystwyth to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Euston
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
10h 31m
€136–522
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Birmingham Coach Station409
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals400 / ...
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
4. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
21h 26m
€52–197
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 43m
€82–370
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Southampton Central
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
16h 30m
€66–523
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 7 to Tresillian WayT1c
2. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Central
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
17h 33m
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Aberystwyth to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
9h 11m
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 57m
€113–304
Train, train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Crewe
3. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool South Parkway
4. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
5. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
10h 58m
€125–387
Train, bus to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the bus from Queensway Q1 to Airport Bus Station
4. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BRS - CDG
5. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
11h 42m
€123–372
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
10h 55m
€103–279
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Aberystwyth to Shrewsbury
2. Take the train from Shrewsbury to Wilmslow
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
11h 21m
€106–291

Aberystwyth to Caen by train and foot

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10h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,071.5 km
Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Aberystwyth, Wales and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Aberystwyth to Caen via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Aberystwyth Bus Station Stand 2 to Caen - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 21h 26m.

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