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

The cheapest way to get from London to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €75 - €160 and takes 6h 38m.

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 51m and costs €170 - €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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.

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 51m and costs €170 - €330.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m 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 8:34 AM in London and 9:34 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 2879+ 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 Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
4h 51m
€175–325
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 12m
€52–183
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 56m
€58–361
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 10m
Train, car ferry via London Victoria
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
11h 28m
€75–386
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 38m
€78–157
Fly from London Heathrow 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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 27m
€135–410
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, 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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 54m
€104–347

London to Caen by train

118Weekly Trains

4h 51mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

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Distance: 691.4 km
Duration: 4h 51m

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 51m.

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