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

The cheapest way to get from Chester to Caen is to bus which costs €55 - €210 and takes 19h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chester to Caen is to fly and train which takes 7h 26m and costs €100 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Chester and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Chester Bus Interchange and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Chester and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Chester to Caen. However, there are services departing from Chester and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 52m.

How far is it from Chester to Caen?

The distance between Chester and Caen is 979 km.

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

The best way to get from Chester to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €170 - €800.

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m to get from Chester to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chester to Caen bus from?

Chester to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chester Bus Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Chester to Caen train from?

Chester to Caen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Chester station.

Train or bus from Chester to Caen?

The best way to get from Chester to Caen is to train which takes 7h 52m and costs €170 - €800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €210 and takes 19h 34m.

Where does the Chester to Caen bus arrive?

Chester to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Chester and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Chester. It is currently 11:13 AM in Chester and 12:13 PM in Caen.

Where does the Chester to Caen train arrive?

Chester to Caen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

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Chester to Caen - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Chester to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, plane, or ferry

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 Chester to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 52m
€170–790
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chester Bus Interchange to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
19h 34m
€55–201
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Chester to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 26m
€83–370
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Chester to Stafford
2. Take the train from Stafford to Southampton Central
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
14h 47m
€70–1,118
Train, car ferry via Newport
1. Take the train from Chester to Newport (S Wales)
2. Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Southampton Central
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
15h 50m
€125–592
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Chester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
8h 9m
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 50m
€96–260
Fly Liverpool to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 26m
€106–290
Fly Liverpool to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Jersey Airport (JER)LPL - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
3. Take the train from Granville to Caen
9h 21m
€83–464
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Crewe to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 45m
€119–358
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Chester to Manchester Airport
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
3. Take the bus from Paris-Beauvais Airport to Paris, Saint-Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 30m
€106–265

Chester to Caen by train and foot

79Weekly Services

7h 52mAverage Duration

€170Cheapest Price

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Distance: 978.8 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a train from Chester to Caen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chester Bus Interchange to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 34m.

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