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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Caen is to fly and bus and train which costs €80 - €230 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 52m and costs €75 - €220.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Caen. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 57m.

How far is it from Manchester to Caen?

The distance between Manchester and Caen is 986 km.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Caen without a car is to train which takes 7h 57m and costs €140 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Manchester to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Caen train from?

Manchester to Caen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Manchester. It is currently 4:52 PM in Manchester and 5:52 PM in Caen.

Where does the Manchester to Caen train arrive?

Manchester to Caen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at London Euston station.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Caen?

Book your Manchester to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2676+ hotels available in Caen.

Manchester to Caen - 11 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Manchester to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, train, car train, plane, or ferry

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
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Euston
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 57m
€149–574
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton CentralManchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
14h 25m
€60–465
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Manchester to Portsmouth International Port
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
10h 29m
€87–377
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Marble Arch540 / ...
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille EuropeEil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caen712
14h 18m
€82–431
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Manchester to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
8h 35m
Fly Manchester Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MAN - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 52m
€77–219
Train to Liverpool, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Liverpool South Parkway
2. Fly from Liverpool (LPL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LPL - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 34m
€99–289
Train to Leeds Bradford International Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Leeds
2. Fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)LBA - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
8h 10m
€102–297
Fly Manchester Airport to Jersey Airport, ferry, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Jersey Airport (JER)MAN - JER
2. Take the ferry from Jersey St Helier to Granville
3. Take the train from Granville to Caen
8h 47m
€74–316
Fly Manchester Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)MAN - BVA
2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 51m
€82–224
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham International
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)BHX - BVA
3. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
9h 20m
€108–323

Manchester to Caen by train and foot

110Weekly Services

7h 57mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 986.2 km
Duration: 7h 57m

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You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Caen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 57m.

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