There are 7 ways to get from Solihull to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, bus, car train, plane, or train
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Train via Birmingham International
best- Take the train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 38m€125–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals400 / ...
- Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris700
- Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
18h 28m€47–168Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Solihull to Portsmouth International Port
- Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
8h 40m€62–341Drive, Eurotunnel
- Drive from Solihull to Folkestone
- Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
6h 48mTrain
- Take the train from Solihull to London Marylebone
- Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
7h 42m€137–482Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)BHX - CDG
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
6h 49m€97–246Fly to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)BHX - BVA
- Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
- Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
7h 45m€82–221
Solihull to Caen by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Solihull to Caen is to bus which costs €45 - €170 and takes 18h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Solihull to Caen is to fly and train which takes 6h 49m and costs €95 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Solihull to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Solihull Hospital and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Solihull to Caen. However, there are services departing from Solihull and arriving at Caen via Baker Street station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
The distance between Solihull and Caen is 870 km.
The best way to get from Solihull to Caen without a car is to train via Birmingham International which takes 7h 38m and costs €120 - €490.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Solihull to Caen, including transfers.
Solihull to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Birmingham Coach Station.
Solihull to Caen train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, depart from Solihull station.
The best way to get from Solihull to Caen is to train via Birmingham International which takes 7h 38m and costs €120 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €170 and takes 18h 28m.
What companies run services between Solihull, England and Caen, France?
You can take a bus from Solihull Hospital to Caen via Birmingham International Station, Birmingham International, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Solihull Hospital to Caen - Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris, and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 18h 28m.
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- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €50–170
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–230
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–260
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Birmingham Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €29–120
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- contact.wmr@wmtrains.co.uk
- Website
- westmidlandsrailway.co.uk
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–75
- Website
- https://www.westmidlandsrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 330 060 0500
- enquiry@sleeper.scot
- Website
- sleeper.scot
Train from Birmingham International to London Euston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €70–90
- Website
- https://www.sleeper.scot/
- Sleeper Berth Classic
- €240–260
- Sleeper Seat
- €70–90
- Sleeper Berth Club Solo
- €270–320
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80–310
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–50
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
- Website
- leshuttle.com
Car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.leshuttle.com/uk-en
- Phone
- +44 345 600 5165
- Website
- chilternrailways.co.uk
Train from Solihull to London Marylebone
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–120
- Website
- https://www.chilternrailways.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–70
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–45
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from London Victoria to Paris
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +33 (0) 9 77 40 24 20
- service.clients@aeroportbeauvais.com.
- Website
- aerobus.fr
Bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Saint Denis Université
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Schedules at
- aerobus.fr
- Phone
- 0330 159 7000
- reservations@brittanyferries.com
- Website
- brittany-ferries.co.uk
Car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–280
- Book at
- Brittany Ferries
- Adult
- €30–40
- Car
- €65–95
- Single Ticket
- €21–80
- Car Single Ticket
- €70–280
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More Questions & Answers
Solihull to Caen bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.
Caen is 1h ahead of Solihull. It is currently 1:31 PM in Solihull and 2:31 PM in Caen.
Solihull to Caen train services, operated by Chiltern Railways, arrive at London Marylebone station.
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