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How to get fromCaen to Exeterby car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Caen to Exeter by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, train, car train, ferry, or plane

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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 Exetercar car
    7h 40m
    £60–383

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 45m
    £239–423

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    13h 11m
    £117–233

  4. 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 Exetercar car
    7h 46m
    £217–267

  5. Train, ferry, fly

    1. Take the train from Caen to Granvilletrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helierferry ferry
    3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane JER - EXT
    7h 48m
    £177–287

Caen to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar164Weekly Services
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket£239Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 230.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Exeter St Davids via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 45m.

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