What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea is to bus which costs £40 - £85 and takes 13h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea is to train and fly which takes 6h 23m and costs £80 - £150.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Southend-on-Sea?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Southend Victoria via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 38m.

How far is it from Caen to Southend-on-Sea?

The distance between Caen and Southend-on-Sea is 476 miles.

How do I travel from Caen to Southend-on-Sea without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea without a car is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £340.

How long does it take to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea?

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Southend-on-Sea train from?

Caen to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie), depart from Caen station.

Train or bus from Caen to Southend-on-Sea?

The best way to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea is to train which takes 6h 38m and costs £95 - £340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £40 - £85 and takes 13h 56m.

What is the time difference between Caen and Southend-on-Sea?

Southend-on-Sea is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 5:52 PM in Caen and 4:52 PM in Southend-on-Sea.

Where does the Caen to Southend-on-Sea train arrive?

Caen to Southend-on-Sea 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 Southend-on-Sea?

Book your Caen to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Southend-on-Sea?

There are 847+ hotels available in Southend-on-Sea.

Caen to Southend-on-Sea - 10 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Caen to Southend-on-Sea by train (Eurostar), car ferry, train, bus, car, car train, or plane

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 Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria
6h 38m
£95–335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Caen to Lille712
2. Take the bus from Lille to Ghent Dampoort280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Gent-Dampoort to Upminster
13h 56m
£43–84
Car ferry, train
1. Take the car ferry from Caen to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo
3. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
11h 8m
£45–329
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen to Amiens712
2. Take the train from Amiens to Calais VilleTer
3. Take the bus from Calais to London Victoria700 / ...
4. Take the train from West Ham to Southend Central
12h 16m
£60–129
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Southend-on-Sea
5h 14m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Caen to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Southend-on-Sea
6h 32m
£97–142
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CDG - LHR
3. Take the train from Stratford (London) to Southend Victoria
8h
£129–334
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)CDG - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central
7h 40m
£90–222
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to London Southend Airport
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to London Southend Airport (SEN)CDG - SEN
6h 23m
£83–142
Train to Paris Orly Airport, fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazare
2. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)ORY - LGW
3. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Bridge
4. Take the train from London Fenchurch Street to Southend Central
7h 37m
£80–224

Caen to Southend-on-Sea by train and subway

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6h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 473 mi
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Southend-on-Sea, England?

You can take a train from Caen to Southend Victoria via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 6h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen to Southend Central via Lille, Ghent Dampoort, Gent-Dampoort, Upminster, and Upminster in around 13h 56m.

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