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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaentrainK2+
    8h 4m
    €181–498

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Parisbus700
    3. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
    19h 26m
    €48–167

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Exeter to Portsmouth International Portcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    8h 42m
    €59–336

  4. 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 39m

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Exeter Central to SalisburytrainExeter St Davids - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
    12h 37m
    €54–334

  6. Fly Exeter to Jersey Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Jersey Airport (JER)planeEXT - JER
    2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granvilleferry
    3. Take the train from Granville to Caentrain
    8h 27m
    €135–435

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)planeBRS - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
    7h 50m
    €103–301

Exeter to Caen by train and subway

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Caen - Bus Station via London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 19h 26m.

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