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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Folkestone is to bus which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Folkestone is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 3h 44m and costs £160 - £180.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen to Folkestone station. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and Pencester Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Folkestone?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Folkestone. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Folkestone Central via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.

How far is it from Caen to Folkestone?

The distance between Caen and Folkestone is 502 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Folkestone without a car is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £180 - £350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 25m to get from Caen to Folkestone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Folkestone bus from?

Caen to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Caen station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Folkestone train from?

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

Train or bus from Caen to Folkestone?

The best way to get from Caen to Folkestone is to train which takes 6h 25m and costs £180 - £350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £75 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Caen to Folkestone bus arrive?

Caen to Folkestone bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Folkestone?

Folkestone is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 2:34 AM in Caen and 1:34 AM in Folkestone.

Where does the Caen to Folkestone train arrive?

Caen to Folkestone 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 Folkestone?

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Where can I stay near Folkestone?

There are 1266+ hotels available in Folkestone.

Caen to Folkestone - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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

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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 Folkestone Centraltrain
6h 25m
£180–343
Bus
cheapest
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 1700 / ...
12h 41m
£45–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain
8h 45m
£126–242
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain le shuttle
3h 44m
£161–180
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Caen to Calaiscar
2. Take the carferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry
5h 11m
£55–119

Caen to Folkestone by train

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6h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 499.4 mi
Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Folkestone Central via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Folkestone Central station via Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), Dover, and Pencester Road in around 12h 41m.

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