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

The cheapest way to get from London to Caen is to bus which costs €35 - €150 and takes 13h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Caen is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between London and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Caen station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.

Is there a direct train between London and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from London to Caen. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Caen via Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from London to Caen?

The distance between London and Caen is 691 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from London to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Caen bus from?

London to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Caen train from?

London to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Caen?

The best way to get from London to Caen is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €150 and takes 13h 50m.

Where does the London to Caen bus arrive?

London to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

What is the time difference between London and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 4:55 AM in London and 5:55 AM in Caen.

Where does the London to Caen train arrive?

London to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your London to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from London to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2637+ hotels available in Caen.

London to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 8 ways to get from London to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+ / ...
4h 52m
€118–392
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
13h 50m
€36–150
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caen712
7h 53m
€70–372
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth HarbourLondon Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 1m
€43–336
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
5h 5m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Caen
6h 28m
€107–151
Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 39m
€135–358
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airport
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 50m
€98–247

London to Caen by train

110Weekly Trains

4h 52mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.3 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Caen via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Caen - Bus Station via Paris and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 13h 50m.

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