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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Penzance is to car ferry and drive which costs £75 - £340 and takes 10h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Penzance is to car ferry and drive which takes 10h 32m and costs £75 - £340.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Penzance?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Penzance. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Penzance via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 41m.

How far is it from Caen to Penzance?

The distance between Caen and Penzance is 358 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Penzance without a car is to train which takes 14h 41m and costs £160 - £480.

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

It takes approximately 10h 32m to get from Caen to Penzance, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Penzance train from?

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

What is the time difference between Caen and Penzance?

Penzance is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 5:02 PM in Caen and 4:02 PM in Penzance.

Where does the Caen to Penzance train arrive?

Caen to Penzance 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 Penzance?

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Where can I stay near Penzance?

There are 2395+ hotels available in Penzance.

Caen to Penzance - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Penzance
10h 32m
£75–338
Car ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spa
3. Take the bus from Public Transport Interchange to Bus Station106
21h 17m
£72–371
Train
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 Paddington to Penzance
14h 41m
£166–474
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisbury
3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davids
4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Penzance
16h 30m
£74–367
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Penzance
9h 33m

Caen to Penzance by train and subway

75Weekly Services

14h 41mAverage Duration

£166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 356.3 mi
Duration: 10h 32m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Penzance via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 41m.

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