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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Caen is to car ferry and drive which costs €45 - €420 and takes 6h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Caen is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 29m and costs €45 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Caen?

The distance between Bournemouth and Caen is 262 km.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs €230 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Bournemouth to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 5:21 PM in Bournemouth and 6:21 PM in Caen.

Where does the Bournemouth to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3141+ hotels available in Caen.

Bournemouth to Caen - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car

There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Caen by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
6h 29m
€45–412
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth 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
7h 18m
€234–457
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 31m
€234–279

Bournemouth to Caen by train, subway, and foot

224Weekly Services

7h 18mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bournemouth to Caen.

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Distance: 261.7 km
Duration: 6h 29m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth 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 7h 18m.

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