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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    5h 43m
    £160–318

  2. Car ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Readingcar car
    8h 26m
    £33–263

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain train
    8h 32m
    £105–215

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar car
    5h 37m
    £187–221

  5. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Caen - Ouistreham to Portsmouthferry ferry Fr Oui-Gb Pme
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Basingstoketrain train Portsmouth Harbour - London Waterloo / ...
    10h 24m
    £58–123

  6. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CDG - LHR
    3. Take the train from Hayes And Harlington Station to Readingtrain train
    7h
    £127–372

Caen to Reading by train and subway

Calendar208Weekly Services
Duration5h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket£160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 468.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Reading via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 5h 43m.

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