There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, car, or car train
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- Take the train from Strood to London St Pancras Intltrain
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
6h 45m€166–341Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus Michalovce
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Caenbus 712
14h 54m€48–72Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
- Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
- Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
13h 5m€79–365Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
4h 23mTrain, bus, car ferry
- Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain
- Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
- Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
13h 37m€69–346Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar
- Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
- Drive from Calais to Caencar
5h 52m€97–142
Maidstone to Caen by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Maidstone to Caen is to bus which costs €45 - €75 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Maidstone to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 52m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Maidstone to Caen. However, there are services departing from Brenchley Gardens and arriving at Caen via Chatham and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Maidstone to Caen. However, there are services departing from Maidstone West and arriving at Caen via Strood, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Maidstone and Caen is 761 km.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €160 - €350.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Maidstone to Caen, including transfers.
Maidstone to Caen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, depart from Chatham station.
Maidstone to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Strood station.
The best way to get from Maidstone to Caen is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs €160 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €75 and takes 14h 54m.
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 Saint-Lazare in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Caen via Chatham, Brussel Eurolines Busstation, and Brussels-North train station in around 14h 54m.
- Phone
- +44 345 322 7021
- Website
- southeasternrailway.co.uk
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- €19–28
Train from Maidstone East to London Victoria
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- https://www.southeasternrailway.co.uk/
- Anytime Day SIngle
- €24–35
- Phone
- 0345 026 4700
- Website
- thameslinkrailway.com
Train from Strood to London St Pancras Intl
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €18–26
- Anytime Day Single 1st Class
- €27–40
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €100–200
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €100–140
- Comfort
- €110–160
- Premium
- €150–200
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €40–60
- Rail 1st Class
- €60–90
- Phone
- +44 3451 27 29 20
- Website
- southernrailway.com
Train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.southernrailway.com/
- Anytime Day Single
- €30–45
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +421 55 680 73 06
- onlinepredaj@eurobus.sk
- Website
- eurobus.sk
Bus from Chatham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://www.eurobus.sk/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–29
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Port
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–280
- Schedules at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Book at
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
- Adult
- €30–40
- Car
- €65–95
- Single Ticket
- €21–80
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–280
- Phone
- 01304 44 88 88
- customer.services@poferries.com
- Website
- poferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- https://www.poferries.com/en
- Phone
- +353 818 300 400
- info@irishferries.com
- Website
- irishferries.com
Car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- https://www.irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
- Car
- €75–190
- On Foot
- €35–45
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More Questions & Answers
Maidstone to Caen bus services, operated by Eurobus SK, arrive at Brussel Eurolines Busstation.
Caen is 1h ahead of Maidstone. It is currently 12:20 AM in Maidstone and 1:20 AM in Caen.
Maidstone to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
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