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

The cheapest way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €200 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Basingstoke and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Basingstoke to Caen station. However, there are services departing from The Malls and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 40m.

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.

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 7h 16m and costs €200 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Basingstoke to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Caen bus from?

Basingstoke to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from The Malls station.

Where do I catch the Basingstoke to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Basingstoke to Caen?

The best way to get from Basingstoke to Caen is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €200 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Basingstoke to Caen bus arrive?

Basingstoke to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Basingstoke and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Basingstoke. It is currently 5:03 PM in Basingstoke and 6:03 PM 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?

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Basingstoke to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Basingstoke to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, 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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 16m
€200–395
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 17m
€33–299
Bus
1. Take the bus from The Malls to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 035
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
15h 40m
€53–108
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
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Coshamtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 17m
€45–329

Basingstoke to Caen by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 16mAverage Duration

€200Cheapest Price

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Distance: 772.1 km
Duration: 7h 16m

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 Saint-Lazare in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Malls to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 15h 40m.

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