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

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There are 7 ways to get from Ely to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaentrainK2+
    6h 55m
    €128–410

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    12h 25m
    €59–393

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Ely to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
    5h 52m

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeLHR - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    8h 10m
    €154–411

  5. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Ely to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
    7h 14m
    €124–182

  6. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Ely to King's Crosstrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeLTN - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    8h 21m
    €101–282

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Cambridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeLGW - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    8h 55m
    €96–275

Ely to Caen by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket€128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ely, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Ely to Caen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 55m.

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