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

The cheapest way to get from Didcot to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €320 and takes 8h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Didcot to Caen is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €190 - €380.

Is there a direct train between Didcot and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Didcot to Caen. However, there are services departing from Didcot Parkway and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

How far is it from Didcot to Caen?

The distance between Didcot and Caen is 781 km.

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

The best way to get from Didcot to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs €190 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Didcot to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Didcot to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Didcot and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Didcot. It is currently 4:39 AM in Didcot and 5:39 AM in Caen.

Where does the Didcot to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1401+ hotels available in Caen.

Didcot to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus

There are 4 ways to get from Didcot to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, or car train

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 Didcot Parkway 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+
6h 30m
€195–377
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Didcot to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
8h 38m
€42–312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Didcot Parkway to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
10h 47m
€81–238
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Didcot to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 3m

Didcot to Caen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

€195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 780.8 km
Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a train from Didcot Parkway 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 6h 30m.

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