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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €65 - €190 and takes 7h 55m.

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 €65 - €190.

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 St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.

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 10m and costs €160 - €470.

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 train from?

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

What is the time difference between Exeter and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 11:06 AM in Exeter and 12:06 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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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2723+ hotels available in Caen.

Exeter to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Caen by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), 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
best
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
€66–188
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 St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 10m
€164–463
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 43m
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 23m
€121–384

Exeter to Caen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

8h 10mAverage Duration

€164Cheapest 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 St Lazare in around 8h 10m.

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