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How to get fromCardiff to Caenby train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Cardiff to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaentrainK2+
    7h 46m
    €160–512

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
    18h 2m
    €55–179

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Portsmouth International Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    9h 5m
    €60–338

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
    7h 22m

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth HarbourtrainCardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    11h 45m
    €81–426

  6. Train, car ferry via Southampton

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton CentraltrainCardiff Central - Fareham / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    12h 30m
    €69–451

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeBRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    7h 37m
    €109–276

  8. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeBHX - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    8h 46m
    €131–362

Cardiff to Caen by train and subway

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€160Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 2m.

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