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How to get fromMaidstone to Caenby train (Eurostar), bus, ferry, train, car, car train, or car ferry

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Maidstone to Caen

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Maidstone to Caen. The best route is Train, a distance of 239.613 km.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 16m
    €207–385

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    5h 46m
    €72–163

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Maidstone to Doverbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 5m

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Newhaven to Dieppeferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Dieppe to Rouen Rive Droitetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Rouen Rive Droite to Caentrain train Ter
    14h 22m
    €75–181

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    4h 22m
    €196–225

Maidstone to Caen by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket€207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

You can take a train from Maidstone West to Caen via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maidstone to Caen - Bus Station via Dover, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 12h 5m.

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