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

The cheapest way to get from Lewes to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €35 - €310 and takes 7h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lewes to Caen is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €120 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Lewes and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Lewes to Caen. However, there are services departing from Lewes and arriving at Caen via Victoria station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 2m.

How far is it from Lewes to Caen?

The distance between Lewes and Caen is 777 km.

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

The best way to get from Lewes to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs €120 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Lewes to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lewes to Caen train from?

Lewes to Caen train services, operated by Southern, depart from Lewes station.

What is the time difference between Lewes and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Lewes. It is currently 7:24 PM in Lewes and 8:24 PM in Caen.

Where does the Lewes to Caen train arrive?

Lewes to Caen train services, operated by Southern, arrive at London Victoria station.

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

Book your Lewes to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2645+ hotels available in Caen.

Lewes to Caen - 3 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 3 ways to get from Lewes to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, 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 Lewes to London Victoriatrain
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 2m
€120–414
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Lewes to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
7h 19m
€39–307
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Lewes to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 12m

Lewes to Caen by train, subway, and foot

118Weekly Services

7h 2mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 777.1 km
Duration: 7h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lewes to Caen via London Victoria, Victoria station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 2m.

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