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

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

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Caen to Port of Cherbourgcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    6h 12m
    £40–357

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain train
    7h 27m
    £191–363

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus bus 035
    11h 25m
    £111–233

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar car
    6h 32m
    £196–240

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry Fr Oui-Gb Pme
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bournemouthtrain train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
    10h 9m
    £43–87

Caen to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration7h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.8 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 St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 27m.

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