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

The cheapest way to get from Basildon to Caen is to train and car ferry which costs €50 - €360 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basildon to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 14m and costs €100 - €160.

Is there a direct train between Basildon and Caen?

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

How far is it from Basildon to Caen?

The distance between Basildon and Caen is 734 km.

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

The best way to get from Basildon to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €120 - €390.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basildon to Caen train from?

Basildon to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between Basildon and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Basildon. It is currently 11:22 PM in Basildon and 12:22 AM in Caen.

Where does the Basildon to Caen train arrive?

Basildon to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2617+ hotels available in Caen.

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

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

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
6h 37m
€124–388
Train, car ferry via Upminster
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth HarbourLondon Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
12h 14m
€43–362
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth HarbourLondon Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
11h 5m
€54–360
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basildon to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
4h 52m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Basildon to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Caen
6h 14m
€106–156

Basildon to Caen by train, foot, and subway

110Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.4 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Basildon to Caen via London Fenchurch Street, Aldgate station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 37m.

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