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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Caen is to bus which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 55m and costs €55 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Caen. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.

How far is it from Exeter to Caen?

The distance between Exeter and Caen is 373 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €260 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Exeter to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Caen bus from?

Exeter to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Caen train from?

Exeter to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Caen?

The best way to get from Exeter to Caen is to train which takes 8h 12m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €180 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Exeter to Caen bus arrive?

Exeter to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 12:38 PM in Exeter and 1:38 PM in Caen.

Where does the Exeter to Caen train arrive?

Exeter to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Exeter to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, bus

There are 5 ways to get from Exeter to Caen by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, car train, plane, ferry, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Exeter to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 55m
€58–439
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
8h 12m
€268–513
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
18h 30m
€81–172
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
7h 44m
Fly, ferry, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)plane EXT - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
3. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain
8h 22m
€149–339

Exeter to Caen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 12mAverage Duration

€268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 373.5 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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 Saint-Lazare in around 8h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 18h 30m.

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