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

The cheapest way to get from England to Caen is to train and car ferry which costs €55 - €370 and takes 10h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from England to Caen is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €180 - €350.

Is there a direct train between England and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from England station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Charing Cross station and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

How far is it from England to Caen?

The distance between England and Caen is 695 km.

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

The best way to get from England to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 55m and costs €180 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from England to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the England to Caen train from?

England to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between England and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of England. It is currently 11:17 PM in England and 12:17 AM in Caen.

Where does the England to Caen train arrive?

England to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your England to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 1387+ hotels available in Caen.

England to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from England to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
5h 55m
€183–342
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 50m
€55–368
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 36m
€111–214
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 8m
Train, car ferry via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
11h 47m
€76–394
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
6h 36m
€79–152
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)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 50m
€143–410
Fly Bristol Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BRS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 49m
€113–308
Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 46m
€106–326
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 50m
€80–331

England to Caen by subway, foot, and train

118Weekly Services

5h 55mAverage Duration

€183Cheapest Price

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Distance: 694.8 km
Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between England and Caen, France?

You can take a subway from Charing Cross station to Caen via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 55m.

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