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How to get fromCaen to Cornwallby car, car ferry, ferry, train, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Cornwall by car, car ferry, ferry, train, or car train

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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
    3. Drive from Poole to Cornwallcar car
    8h 52m
    £74–409

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Bath Spa to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    16h 16m
    £146–287

  3. 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 Cornwallcar car
    8h 58m
    £231–290

  4. Ferry, train via Cardiff

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bodmin Parkwaytrain train
    19h 38m
    £172–322

Caen to Cornwall by bus, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar9Weekly Services
Duration16h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket£146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 298.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Caen to Cornwall. However, you can drive to Port of Cherbourg, take the car ferry to Poole, then drive to Cornwall. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tour Leroy to Roundabout via Général Leclerc, Caen - Ouistreham, Portsmouth, Estella Road, The Hard Interchange, Portsmouth Harbour, Bath Spa, Bodmin Parkway, and Bodmin Parkway Station in around 16h 16m.

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