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

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Reading is to car ferry and drive which costs £30 - £270 and takes 8h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Reading is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 37m and costs £180 - £220.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Reading?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Reading via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Caen to Reading?

The distance between Caen and Reading is 471 miles.

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

The best way to get from Caen to Reading without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs £170 - £360.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Caen to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Reading train from?

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

What is the time difference between Caen and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 8:54 PM in Caen and 7:54 PM in Reading.

Where does the Caen to Reading train arrive?

Caen to Reading 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 Reading?

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Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Reading.

Caen to Reading - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Reading by train (Eurostar), car ferry, car, bus, train, or car train

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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 Paddington to Readingtrain
5h 44m
£174–351
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Caen Port to Portsmouth International Portcarferry
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Readingcar
8h 26m
£32–263
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Lillebus 712
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Readingtrain
9h 6m
£111–232
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Readingcar
5h 37m
£187–220

Caen to Reading by bus and train

12Weekly Services

9h 6mAverage Duration

£111Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.1 mi
Duration: 5h 44m

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 44m.

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