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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Dover is to bus which costs £29 - £65 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Dover is to drive and car ferry which takes 4h 58m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Dover?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Dover. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Dover via Lille and Gent-Dampoort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Dover?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Dover. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Dover Priory via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.

How far is it from Caen to Dover?

The distance between Caen and Dover is 510 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Dover without a car is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £85 - £310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Caen to Dover, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Dover bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Caen to Dover train from?

Caen to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Dover?

The best way to get from Caen to Dover is to train which takes 7h 17m and costs £85 - £310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £65 and takes 11h 21m.

Where does the Caen to Dover bus arrive?

Caen to Dover bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Dover?

Dover is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 5:51 PM in Caen and 4:51 PM in Dover.

Where does the Caen to Dover train arrive?

Caen to Dover train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

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

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Where can I stay near Dover?

There are 1073+ hotels available in Dover.

Caen to Dover - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Dover by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, 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
best
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain
7h 17m
£89–310
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus 280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
11h 21m
£29–62
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
4h 2m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Caen to Rouen Rive Droitetrain P10
2. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Amienstrain P45 / ...
3. Take the train from Amiens to Calais Villetrain Ter
4. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
9h 44m
£100–196
Bus via Paris
1. Take the bus from Caen to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 1774 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Doverbus FlixBus 700 / ...
11h 35m
£46–73
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Caen to Calaiscar
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
4h 58m
£70–110

Caen to Dover by train

112Weekly Trains

7h 17mAverage Duration

£89Cheapest Price

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Distance: 506.6 mi
Duration: 7h 17m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Dover Priory via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Dover via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Ghent Dampoort, and Gent-Dampoort in around 11h 21m.

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