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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain train K2+
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    6h 53m
    £156–301

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoortbus bus 280 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Doverbus bus
    12h 22m
    £32–53

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterlootrain train
    3. Take the train from London Bridge to Folkestone Centraltrain train
    12h 59m
    £87–392

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train le shuttle
    3h 44m

  5. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from The Hard Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 030
    3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bouverie Road Westbus bus 007
    16h 27m
    £58–307

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Caen to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    5h 15m
    £78–110

Caen to Folkestone by train

Calendar115Weekly Trains
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket£156Cheapest 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 6h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Folkestone Central station via Lille - Europe Train Station, Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 22m.

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