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

The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Caen is to train and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €130 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Cheltenham and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Royal Well Bus Station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Cheltenham and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Cheltenham to Caen?

The distance between Cheltenham and Caen is 889 km.

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

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €250 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Cheltenham to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Caen bus from?

Cheltenham to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Royal Well Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Cheltenham to Caen train from?

Cheltenham to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.

Train or bus from Cheltenham to Caen?

The best way to get from Cheltenham to Caen is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €250 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 17h 15m.

Where does the Cheltenham to Caen bus arrive?

Cheltenham to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Cheltenham and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Cheltenham. It is currently 4:26 PM in Cheltenham and 5:26 PM in Caen.

Where does the Cheltenham to Caen train arrive?

Cheltenham to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cheltenham to Caen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1152+ hotels available in Caen.

Cheltenham to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Cheltenham to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, 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 Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 59m
€256–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Royal Well Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 444 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
17h 15m
€55–140
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
8h 35m
€67–439
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cheltenham to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
7h 8m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
13h 12m
€97–428
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 33m
€133–363
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 46m
€142–352
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
8h 42m
€201–524

Cheltenham to Caen by train and subway

99Weekly Services

7h 59mAverage Duration

€256Cheapest Price

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Distance: 889 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa 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 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Well Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 17h 15m.

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