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

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There are 6 ways to get from Folkestone to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, 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 St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 56m
    €223–406

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N280 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 41m
    €39–73

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    14h 1m
    €116–486

  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
    €186–211

  5. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bouverie Road West to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    15h 32m
    €54–364

  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 13m
    €61–134

Folkestone to Caen by train

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€223Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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 St Lazare in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Caen - Bus Station via Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 11h 41m.

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