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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Caen to GranvilletrainC12
    2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
    4h 36m
    $24–140

  2. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hippodrome to VIRE - Gare Sncfbus116
    2. Take the train from Vire to GranvilletrainK4
    3. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
    5h 58m

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Caen to St Malo Ferry Portcar
    2. Take the ferry from St Malo Ferry Port to Chauseyferry
    3. Take the ferry from Chausey to Granvilleferry
    4. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry
    7h 19m
    $87–186

Questions & Answers

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 Hippodrome to Jersey St Helier via VIRE - Gare Sncf, Vire, Granville, Gare, Centre-Ville, and Granville in around 5h 58m.

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