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

The cheapest way to get from Dorset to Caen is to car ferry and drive which costs €50 - €170 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dorset to Caen is to car ferry and drive which takes 6h 40m and costs €50 - €170.

How far is it from Dorset to Caen?

The distance between Dorset and Caen is 279 km.

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

The best way to get from Dorset to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 39m and costs €140 - €450.

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

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Dorset to Caen, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dorset and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Dorset. It is currently 10:17 AM in Dorset and 11:17 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2713+ hotels available in Caen.

Dorset to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Dorset to Caen by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), 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.

Car ferry, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
6h 40m
€50–165
Train
1. Take the train from Moreton (Dorset) to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 39m
€149–448
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Dorset to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 55m
Train via Kings Statue
1. Take the train from Weymouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
10h 14m
€117–450

Dorset to Caen by bus, train, and foot

57Weekly Services

10h 14mAverage Duration

€117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 279.4 km
Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Dorset to Caen via Moreton (Dorset), London Waterloo, Waterloo station, Euston station, Euston Station, St Pancras International Station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 39m.

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