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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train K2+
    6h 40m
    €216–416

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Gent-Dampoortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus bus 803 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    14h
    €41–75

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 51m
    €95–445

  4. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    3h 43m

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Middelburg Square to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to St Georges Squarebus bus 030
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    15h 58m
    €60–373

  6. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    5h 18m
    €59–129

Folkestone to Caen by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€216Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Caen - Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 14h.

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