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

The cheapest way to get from London to Caen is to train and car ferry which costs €40 - €340 and takes 10h 1m.

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 5h 3m and costs €95 - €330.

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 St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from London to Caen?

The distance between London and Caen is 692 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 5h 3m and costs €95 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from London to Caen, including transfers.

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.

What is the time difference between London and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of London. It is currently 10:42 AM in London and 11:42 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.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2719+ hotels available in Caen.

London to Caen - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car

There are 9 ways to get from London to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, ferry, 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 Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3339 / ...
5h 3m
€96–324
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
10h 1m
€44–336
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
7h 52m
€70–286
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 8m
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry
3. Take the bus from Cherbourg to Caenbus
14h 50m
€167–238
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
6h 36m
€100–151
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 48m
€122–380
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 1m
€90–278
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 3m
€80–258

London to Caen by train

118Weekly Trains

5h 3mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.7 km
Duration: 5h 3m

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 St Lazare in around 5h 3m.

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