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

The cheapest way to get from Guildford to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €310 and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Guildford to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Guildford to Caen is to drive and Eurotunnel which takes 5h 11m and costs €210 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Guildford and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Guildford to Caen. However, there are services departing from Guildford and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Guildford to Caen?

The distance between Guildford and Caen is 744 km.

How do I travel from Guildford to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Guildford to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 25m and costs €190 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Guildford to Caen?

It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Guildford to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Caen train from?

Guildford to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Guildford station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 9:02 AM in Guildford and 10:02 AM in Caen.

Where does the Guildford to Caen train arrive?

Guildford to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Guildford to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 3143+ hotels available in Caen.

Guildford to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Guildford to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Guildford to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 25m
€192–361
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Guildford to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
8h 3m
€36–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 7m
€114–317
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Guildford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 11m
€211–252
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth & Southseatrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 10m
€44–332

Guildford to Caen by train, subway, and foot

110Weekly Services

7h 25mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Guildford to Caen.

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Distance: 743.6 km
Duration: 7h 25m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Caen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 25m.

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