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

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There are 6 ways to get from Maidstone to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car, car train, or car ferry

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  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 12m
    €182–354

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Maidstone to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    5h 48m
    €71–152

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    11h 59m
    €113–232

  4. 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

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Maidstone to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    4h 25m
    €195–224

  6. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    12h 36m
    €77–158

Maidstone to Caen by train

Calendar113Weekly Trains
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket€182Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 760.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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 12m. 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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