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

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

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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 Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train K2+
    7h 1m
    €200–389

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chatham to Gent-Dampoortbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lillebus bus 803 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    15h 7m
    €43–79

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Maidstone East to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 57m
    €97–440

  4. 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

  5. Train, bus, car 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 car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    13h 38m
    €62–367

  6. Drive, car ferry

    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 51m
    €68–137

Maidstone to Caen by train

Calendar118Weekly Trains
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket€200Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Brenchley Gardens to Caen - Bus Station via Chatham, Gent-Dampoort, Ghent Dampoort, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 15h 7m.

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