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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaentrainK2+ / ...
    6h 9m
    €117–373

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth HarbourtrainLondon Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    10h 18m
    €55–333

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropetrainEil
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus712
    10h 3m
    €73–379

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Croydon to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
    4h 56m

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Croydon to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
    6h 20m
    €106–156

  6. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeLGW - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    6h 34m
    €76–250

  7. Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)planeLGW - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    6h 36m
    €66–240

  8. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeLHR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    7h 38m
    €143–375

Croydon to Caen by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration6h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket€117Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from East Croydon to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 9m.

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