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

The cheapest way to get from Lydd to Caen is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 12h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lydd to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 36m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lydd and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lydd to Caen. However, there are services departing from Church and arriving at Caen via Shellons Street Car Park, Dover and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 47m.

How far is it from Lydd to Caen?

The distance between Lydd and Caen is 822 km.

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

The best way to get from Lydd to Caen without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 42m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Lydd to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lydd to Caen bus from?

Lydd to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

Where does the Lydd to Caen bus arrive?

Lydd to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

What is the time difference between Lydd and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Lydd. It is currently 11:37 PM in Lydd and 12:37 AM in Caen.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 285+ hotels available in Caen.

Lydd to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, Eurotunnel, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Lydd to Caen by bus, train, car ferry, car train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Church to Beaver Road Bridge511
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London St Pancras Intl
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 42m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to LilleN280
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caen712
12h 47m
€41–62
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Church to Beaver Road Bridge511
2. Take the train from Ashford International to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop030
4. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
14h 56m
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
4h 11m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Lydd to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Caen
5h 36m
€93–136

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 822.4 km
Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Church to Caen via Shellons Street Car Park, Pencester Road, Dover, and Lille in around 12h 47m.

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