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How to get fromCaen to Bournemouthby car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, car train or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Bournemouth by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), bus, car train, or train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
    2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Bournemouthcar
    7h 5m
    £32–272

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to BournemouthtrainLondon Waterloo - Poole / ...
    10h 13m
    £23–263

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazaretrainK2+
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
    7h 51m
    £107–362

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Calaisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoriabus700 / ...
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus035 / ...
    14h 42m
    £53–112

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar
    6h 28m

Caen to Bournemouth by train, bus, and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration7h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Caen to Bournemouth via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, St Pancras International Station, Euston Bus Station, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Bournemouth Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 14h 42m.

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