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

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There are 6 ways to get from Exeter to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, car train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 40m
    €290–497

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar car
    7h 56m
    €72–452

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 504 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    14h 2m
    €154–260

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    7h 46m
    €257–318

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Salisburytrain train Exeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
    12h 27m
    €99–152

  6. Fly, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane plane EXT - JER
    2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain train
    8h 24m
    €204–347

Exeter to Caen by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration12h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 40m.

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