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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Chester is to bus which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Chester is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs £85 - £280.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Chester?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Chester. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Chester Bus Interchange via Paris, Calais and London Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 3m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Chester?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Chester. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Chester via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Caen to Chester?

The distance between Caen and Chester is 612 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Chester without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £130 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Caen to Chester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Chester bus from?

Caen to Chester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Chester train from?

Caen to Chester train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Chester?

The best way to get from Caen to Chester is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs £130 - £480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £55 - £110 and takes 17h 3m.

Where does the Caen to Chester bus arrive?

Caen to Chester bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Chester?

Chester is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 10:27 AM in Caen and 9:27 AM in Chester.

Where does the Caen to Chester train arrive?

Caen to Chester train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

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

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Where can I stay near Chester?

There are 959+ hotels available in Chester.

Caen to Chester - 12 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

There are 12 ways to get from Caen to Chester by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, train, bus, car train, plane, or 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
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Chester
8h 47m
£134–472
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Stafford
3. Take the train from Stafford to Chester
15h 22m
£52–426
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Chester
10h 33m
£70–333
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Chester Bus Interchange
17h 3m
£58–104
Car ferry, train via Newport
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Chester
15h 45m
£130–494
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Chester
8h 12m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
8h 11m
£70–237
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)CDG - LPL
7h 47m
£87–277
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)CDG - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
8h 16m
£98–300
Train, ferry to Jersey Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Caen to Granville
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helier
3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Liverpool (LPL)JER - LPL
9h 8m
£80–299
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Take the bus from Saint Denis Université to Aéroport Paris Beauvais
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Chester
9h 14m
£74–211
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Bristol Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bristol Airport (BRS)CDG - BRS
3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham New Street
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
10h 7m
£98–350

Caen to Chester by train and foot

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8h 47mAverage Duration

£134Cheapest Price

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Distance: 608.2 mi
Duration: 8h 47m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Chester via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Chester Bus Interchange via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, and London Victoria in around 17h 3m.

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