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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 St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 30m
    €115–392

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus bus Michalovce
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus bus 712
    13h 47m
    €40–95

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London Bridgetrain train
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry car ferry
    12h 3m
    €52–419

  4. 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 Caencarferry car ferry
    14h 40m
    €50–339

  5. 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

  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 12m
    €88–129

Folkestone to Caen by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€115Cheapest 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 St Lazare in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shellons Street Car Park to Caen via Pencester Road, Dover, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 13h 47m.

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