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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €30 - €300 and takes 8h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 35m and costs €210 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Basingstoke and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Basingstoke to Caen. However, there are services departing from Basingstoke 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 Basingstoke to Caen?

The distance between Basingstoke and Caen is 772 km.

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

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 37m and costs €200 - €400.

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

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

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 7:10 AM in Basingstoke and 8:10 AM in Caen.

Where does the Basingstoke to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3176+ hotels available in Caen.

Basingstoke to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Basingstoke to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, car train, or 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 Basingstoke 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
€206–391
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
8h 13m
€34–300
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 35m
€219–259
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 15m
€46–336

Basingstoke to Caen by train, subway, and foot

226Weekly Services

6h 37mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.2 km
Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke 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.

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