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 6h 53m and costs €170 - €360.

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 Vauxhall station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.

How far is it from Guildford to Caen?

The distance between Guildford and Caen is 745 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 6h 53m and costs €170 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 53m 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 9:15 PM in Guildford and 10:15 PM in Caen.

Where does the Guildford to Caen train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2784+ hotels available in Caen.

Guildford to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 4 ways to get from Guildford to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, 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 Vauxhalltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
6h 53m
€178–353
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
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 13m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Guildford to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 22m
€45–330

Guildford to Caen by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 53mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 744.5 km
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a train from Guildford to Caen via Vauxhall, Vauxhall station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 53m.

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