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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Holyhead is to car ferry and drive which costs £85 - £360 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Holyhead is to train and fly which takes 10h 3m and costs £90 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Holyhead?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Holyhead. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Holyhead via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Caen to Holyhead?

The distance between Caen and Holyhead is 696 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Holyhead without a car is to train which takes 10h 17m and costs £140 - £400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Caen to Holyhead, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Holyhead train from?

Caen to Holyhead train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Holyhead?

Holyhead is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 1:22 AM in Caen and 12:22 AM in Holyhead.

Where does the Caen to Holyhead train arrive?

Caen to Holyhead train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), arrive at Paris Saint-Lazare station.

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

Book your Caen to Holyhead train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Holyhead?

There are 918+ hotels available in Holyhead.

Caen to Holyhead - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Caen to Holyhead by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, train, car train, plane, ferry, or bus

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 Saint-LazareK2+
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Euston to Holyhead
10h 17m
£144–392
Car ferry, train
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Newport (S Wales)
3. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Holyhead
18h 18m
£76–701
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Holyhead
11h 48m
£85–353
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Holyhead
9h 40m
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Liverpool, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Liverpool (LPL)CDG - LPL
3. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
10h 3m
£94–275
Train, ferry to Jersey Airport, fly to Liverpool
1. Take the train from Caen to Granville
2. Take the ferry from Granville to Jersey St Helier
3. Fly from Jersey Airport (JER) to Liverpool (LPL)JER - LPL
4. Take the train from Chester to Holyhead
11h 24m
£83–333
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Manchester Airport (MAN)CDG - MAN
3. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
10h 45m
£85–249
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)CDG - BHX
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
10h 40m
£109–319
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Manchester Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Take the bus from Saint Denis Université to Aéroport Paris Beauvais
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)BVA - MAN
4. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
11h 47m
£90–254
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Take the bus from Saint Denis Université to Aéroport Paris Beauvais
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)BVA - BHX
4. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Crewe
5. Take the train from Crewe to Holyhead
11h 37m
£99–294

Caen to Holyhead by train and foot

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10h 17mAverage Duration

£144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692.4 mi
Duration: 10h 17m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Holyhead, Wales?

You can take a train from Caen to Holyhead via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 10h 17m.

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