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

The cheapest way to get from Sherborne to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €430 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sherborne to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 7h 5m and costs €45 - €430.

Is there a direct train between Sherborne and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Sherborne to Caen. However, there are services departing from Sherborne and arriving at Caen via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from Sherborne to Caen?

The distance between Sherborne and Caen is 309 km.

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

The best way to get from Sherborne to Caen without a car is to train which takes 8h 23m and costs €240 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Sherborne to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sherborne to Caen train from?

Sherborne to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Sherborne station.

What is the time difference between Sherborne and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Sherborne. It is currently 6:19 PM in Sherborne and 7:19 PM in Caen.

Where does the Sherborne to Caen train arrive?

Sherborne to Caen train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2885+ hotels available in Caen.

Sherborne to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Sherborne to Caen by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, car ferry
best
1. Drive from Sherborne to Poolecar
2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar
7h 5m
€49–423
Train
1. Take the train from Sherborne to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+
8h 23m
€248–469
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Sherborne to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
3. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
11h 39m
€166–326
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Sherborne to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 53m

Sherborne to Caen by train, bus, and foot

14Weekly Services

11h 39mAverage Duration

€166Cheapest Price

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Distance: 309.3 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Sherborne, Dorset, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Sherborne to Caen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 8h 23m.

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