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How to get fromBasingstoke to Caenby train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train or train

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train K2+
    7h
    €141–441

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    7h 16m
    €34–299

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 035
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus bus 700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 7m
    €46–164

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Basingstoke to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    5h 32m

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coshamtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    9h 28m
    €38–318

Basingstoke to Caen by train, subway, and bus

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Basingstoke, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Caen via London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 16h 7m.

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