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

The cheapest way to get from Peterborough to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €120 - €190 and takes 7h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Peterborough to Caen is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €160 - €390.

Is there a direct train between Peterborough and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Caen. However, there are services departing from Peterborough and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.

How far is it from Peterborough to Caen?

The distance between Peterborough and Caen is 814 km.

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

The best way to get from Peterborough to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €160 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Peterborough to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Peterborough to Caen train from?

Peterborough to Caen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.

What is the time difference between Peterborough and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Peterborough. It is currently 1:33 AM in Peterborough and 2:33 AM in Caen.

Where does the Peterborough to Caen train arrive?

Peterborough to Caen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Caen.

Peterborough to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Peterborough to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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 Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 20m
€166–386
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
9h 40m
€86–280
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Peterborough to East Croydontrain
2. Take the train from East Croydon to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
13h 25m
€103–423
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Peterborough to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 17m
Train, bus, car ferry
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Stansted Airporttrain
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Waterloo Stationbus A8
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
14h 34m
€121–501
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Peterborough to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
7h 44m
€128–182
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 41m
€160–512
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Peterborough to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane BHX - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 28m
€150–456
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 50m
€125–399
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport
1. Take the train from Peterborough to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
4. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 53m
€130–393

Peterborough to Caen by train

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6h 20mAverage Duration

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Distance: 814.1 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

You can take a train from Peterborough to Caen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 20m.

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