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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

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 €35 - €420.

Is there a direct bus between Bournemouth and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Bournemouth station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 5m.

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.

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 58m and costs €220 - €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 bus from?

Bournemouth to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Bournemouth to Caen?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Caen is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs €220 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Bournemouth to Caen bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 9:30 AM in Bournemouth and 10:30 AM 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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How do I get a bus ticket from Bournemouth to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Caen.

Bournemouth to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Bournemouth to Caen by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, 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
€39–411
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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 58m
€228–457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station 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
17h 5m
€55–139
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

Bournemouth to Caen by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

€228Cheapest 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 Saint-Lazare in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 17h 5m.

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