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 - £280 and takes 7h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Caen to Reading is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £110 - £410.

Is there a direct bus between Caen and Reading?

No, there is no direct bus from Caen station to Reading. However, there are services departing from Caen - Bus Station and arriving at Reading RailAir via Paris, Calais, London Victoria and Heathrow Terminal 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

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 6h 11m.

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 6h 11m and costs £110 - £410.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Caen to Reading, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Reading bus from?

Caen to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Caen - Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Caen to Reading train from?

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

Train or bus from Caen to Reading?

The best way to get from Caen to Reading is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs £110 - £410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £85 - £130 and takes 14h.

Where does the Caen to Reading bus arrive?

Caen to Reading bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Reading?

Reading is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 3:54 PM in Caen and 2:54 PM in Reading.

Where does the Caen to Reading train arrive?

Caen to Reading 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 Reading?

Book your Caen to Reading train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Reading?

There are 1435+ hotels available in Reading.

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

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

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 Paddington to Reading
6h 11m
£117–409
Car ferry, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Drive from Portsmouth International Port to Reading
7h 26m
£33–273
Bus
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Paris to Calais700
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 2 to Reading RailAirRa1
14h
£85–124
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Reading
5h 33m

Caen to Reading by bus

4Weekly Buses

14hAverage Duration

£85Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468 mi
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Reading 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 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Reading RailAir via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, Paris, Calais, London Victoria, Heathrow Central Bus Station, and Heathrow Terminal 2 in around 14h.

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