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

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There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Folkestone by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, or car train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-LazaretrainK2+
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntltrainEil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
    7h 6m
    £102–352

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen to Lillebus712
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus280 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus
    12h 19m
    £34–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen to Amiensbus712
    2. Take the train from Amiens to Calais VilletrainTer
    3. Take the bus from Calais to Doverbus700 / ...
    10h 36m
    £53–75

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain
    12h 10m
    £53–362

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrainle shuttle
    3h 41m

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Caen to Calaiscar
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
    5h 8m
    £78–111

Caen to Folkestone by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket£102Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Caen, France and Folkestone, England?

You can take a train from Caen to Folkestone Central via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Guildhall Street via Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 19m.

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