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

The cheapest way to get from Luton to Caen is to bus and car ferry which costs €50 - €350 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Luton to Caen is to fly and train which takes 4h 20m and costs €75 - €280.

Is there a direct train between Luton and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Luton to Caen. However, there are services departing from Luton and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.

How far is it from Luton to Caen?

The distance between Luton and Caen is 740 km.

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

The best way to get from Luton to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €170 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Luton to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Luton to Caen train from?

Luton to Caen train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Luton station.

Train or fly from Luton to Caen?

The best way to get from Luton to Caen is to train which takes 6h 11m and costs €170 - €350. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €80 - €330 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the time difference between Luton and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Luton. It is currently 4:26 PM in Luton and 5:26 PM in Caen.

Where does the Luton to Caen train arrive?

Luton to Caen train services, operated by Thameslink, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2845+ hotels available in Caen.

Luton to Caen - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 8 ways to get from Luton to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, 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 Luton to London St Pancras Intltrain
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 11m
€178–344
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Green Line Coach Stationbus 757
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to The Hard Interchangebus 030
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
14h 55m
€54–347
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Luton Station Interchange to Baker Street Stationbus 757
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
10h 40m
€65–195
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Luton to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
12h 42m
€95–428
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Luton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 36m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Luton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
7h 4m
€89–148
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
4h 20m
€79–271
Fly to Caen – Carpiquet Airport
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LTN - CFR
9h 15m
€80–321

Luton to Caen by train

118Weekly Trains

6h 11mAverage Duration

€178Cheapest Price

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Distance: 739.8 km
Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Luton to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, easyJet, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) twice daily.

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