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

The cheapest way to get from Bath to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €60 - €440 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bath to Caen is to fly and train which takes 7h 3m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct train between Bath and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Bath to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bath Spa and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Bath to Caen?

The distance between Bath and Caen is 867 km.

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

The best way to get from Bath to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 6m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Bath to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bath to Caen train from?

Bath to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bath Spa station.

What is the time difference between Bath and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Bath. It is currently 12:33 PM in Bath and 1:33 PM in Caen.

Where does the Bath to Caen train arrive?

Bath to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Bath to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Caen.

Bath to Caen - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, Eurotunnel

There are 6 ways to get from Bath to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, car train, plane, 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 Bath Spa to London Paddingtontrain
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 6m
€209–415
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Bath to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 39m
€61–432
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bath to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 55m
Fly, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 3m
€103–281
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Portsmouth Harbourtrain Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
11h 38m
€81–388
Train, car ferry via Southampton
1. Take the train from Bath Spa to Southampton Centraltrain Bristol Parkway - Fareham / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
12h 14m
€65–358

Bath to Caen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

7h 6mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 867 km
Duration: 7h 6m

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

You can take a train from Bath Spa to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 6m.

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