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

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, car train, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain 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
    5h 57m
    €246–431

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Portsmouth International Portcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    8h 31m
    €39–308

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 7m
    €149–286

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Reading to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    5h 37m
    €232–276

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Basingstoke to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry Gb Pme-Fr Oui
    10h 38m
    €76–110

Reading to Caen by train and subway

Calendar228Weekly Services
Duration5h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€246Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 753.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 5h 57m.

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