There are 6 ways to get from Battle to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, or car ferry
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- Take the train from Battle to London Bridgetrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 49m€199–366Drive, car ferry
cheapest- Drive from Battle to Port of Dovercar
- Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Caencar
6h 5m€73–155Train, bus
- Take the train from Battle to London Charing Crosstrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
- Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
11h 2m€136–260Train, ferry
- Take the train from Hastings to Brightontrain
- Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
12h 40m€82–169Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Battle to Folkestonecar
- Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
4h 41m€197–226Bus, train, ferry
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Bus Stationbus 291
- Take the train from Crawley to Chichestertrain
- Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry
13h 1m
Battle to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Battle to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €70 - €160 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Battle to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 4h 41m and costs €190 - €230.
No, there is no direct train from Battle to Caen. However, there are services departing from Battle and arriving at Caen via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
The distance between Battle and Caen is 782 km.
The best way to get from Battle to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 49m and costs €190 - €370.
It takes approximately 6h 49m to get from Battle to Caen, including transfers.
Battle to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Battle station.
Caen is 1h ahead of Battle. It is currently 6:28 AM in Battle and 7:28 AM in Caen.
Battle to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London Bridge station.
Book your Battle to Caen train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Battle, East Sussex, England and Caen, France?
You can take a train from Battle to Caen via London Bridge, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 49m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Battle to London Bridge
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
Train from Battle to London Charing Cross
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Southeastern
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €130–220
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Eurostar
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Paris St Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +44 (0)3457 282930
- Website
- Southern
Train from Hastings to Brighton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–50
- Website
- Southern
Train from Brighton to Chichester
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Southern
Train from Crawley to Chichester
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- Southern
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- LeShuttle
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €136
- Website
- LeShuttle
- Standard fare
- €136
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 1293 449191
- info@metrobus.co.uk
- Website
- Metrobus
Bus from Railway Station to Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Metrobus
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistreham
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.fr
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–55
- Website
- Irish Ferries
Want to know more about travelling around France
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
5 delightfully under-the-radar French towns you need to visit
Read the travel guide
Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
There are 2929+ hotels available in Caen.










































