Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Caen

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from England to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, ferry, car, car train, car ferry, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train 3311 / ...
    5h 32m
    €157–305

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
    10h 6m
    €75–158

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 28m
    €103–199

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    5h 12m
    €205–238

  5. Train, ferry via London Victoria

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
    11h
    €91–185

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    6h 33m
    €81–167

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 37m
    €106–301

  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)plane plane LHR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 46m
    €143–431

  9. Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane MAN - BVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus bus
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 47m
    €82–313

England to Caen by subway, foot, and train

Calendar213Weekly Services
Duration5h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€157Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from England to Caen.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 695 km
  • Duration: 5h 32m

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 St Lazare in around 5h 32m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There