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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Bournemouth is to bus which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Bournemouth is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 12m and costs £30 - £360.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Bournemouth station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bournemouth Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bournemouth via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 54m.

How far is it from Caen to Bournemouth?

The distance between Caen and Bournemouth is 163 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £190 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Caen to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bournemouth bus from?

Caen to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bournemouth train from?

Caen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Bournemouth?

The best way to get from Caen to Bournemouth is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs £190 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £60 - £130 and takes 17h 12m.

Where does the Caen to Bournemouth bus arrive?

Caen to Bournemouth bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 5:18 PM in Caen and 4:18 PM in Bournemouth.

Where does the Caen to Bournemouth train arrive?

Caen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Bournemouth by car, car ferry, 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.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Caen to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
6h 12m
£32–357
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 54m
£197–401
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to London Victoriabus 700
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035
17h 12m
£61–124
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 32m

Caen to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

116Weekly Services

7h 54mAverage Duration

£197Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Caen to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 161.9 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

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, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Bournemouth Station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and London Victoria in around 17h 12m.

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