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 train which takes 7h 11m and costs €200 - €380.

Is there a direct bus between Guildford and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Guildford station to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Guildford station and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria, Dover and Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

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 11m and costs €200 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 7h 11m to get from Guildford to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Caen bus from?

Guildford to Caen bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, depart from Guildford station.

Where do I catch the Guildford to Caen train from?

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

Train or bus from Guildford to Caen?

The best way to get from Guildford to Caen is to train which takes 7h 11m and costs €200 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 28m.

Where does the Guildford to Caen bus arrive?

Guildford to Caen bus services, operated by First Berkshire & The Thames Valley, arrive at Heathrow Terminal 2 station.

What is the time difference between Guildford and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Guildford. It is currently 12:43 PM in Guildford and 1:43 PM 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 2842+ 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, bus, car train, 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.

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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
7h 11m
€202–376
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
€35–302
Bus
1. Take the bus from Guildford station to Heathrow Terminal 2bus Ra2
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Doverbus 700
3. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus
4. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus
16h 28m
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
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 15m
€44–330

Guildford to Caen by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 11mAverage Duration

€202Cheapest Price

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Distance: 743.5 km
Duration: 7h 11m

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 Saint-Lazare in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Guildford station to Caen - Bus Station via Heathrow Terminal 2, Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 16h 28m.

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