What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Channel Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Channel Islands is to train and ferry which costs $45 - $160 and takes 4h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Channel Islands?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Channel Islands is to train and ferry which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $160.

How far is it from Caen to Channel Islands?

The distance between Caen and Channel Islands is 207 km.

How do I travel from Caen to Channel Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Channel Islands without a car is to train and ferry which takes 4h 35m and costs $45 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Channel Islands?

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Caen to Channel Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Caen and Channel Islands?

Channel Islands is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 2:16 AM in Caen and 1:16 AM in Channel Islands.

Where can I stay near Channel Islands?

There are 91+ hotels available in Channel Islands.

Caen to Channel Islands - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Caen to Channel Islands by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

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

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Granvilletrain C12
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
4h 35m
$47–159
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Caen to Cherbourgbus 46827 / ...
2. Take the ferry from Dielette to Alderneyferry
5h 34m
$69–100
Drive, ferry, car ferry
1. Drive from Caen to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Alderneyferry
3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Guernsey St Peter Portferry
4. Take the car ferry from Guernsey St Peter Port to Jersey St Heliercarferry
7h 26m
$282–362

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Caen to Channel Islands.

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Distance: 206.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Channel Islands, Guernsey?

There is no direct connection from Caen to Channel Islands. However, you can take the train to Granville, walk to Gare, take the line 2 bus to Centre-Ville, walk to Granville, then take the ferry to Jersey St Helier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Alderney via Cherbourg, Cherbourg-Gare, LES PIEUX Place de la Lande, and Dielette in around 5h 34m.

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How to get fromCaen to Channel Islandsby train, ferry, bus, car or car ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Caen to Channel Islands by train, ferry, bus, car, or car ferry

Train, ferry

Bus, ferry