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

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There are 9 ways to get from Solihull to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train K2+
    7h 32m
    €193–434

  2. Drive, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Solihull to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Caencar car
    9h 38m
    €76–465

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Marble Archbus bus 400 / ...
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    3. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus bus 712
    13h 41m
    €81–241

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Solihull to Banburytrain train
    2. Take the train from Banbury to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    13h 59m
    €97–399

  5. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Solihull to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    6h 55m

  6. Fly Birmingham Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane BHX - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 42m
    €91–286

  7. Fly Birmingham Airport to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA)plane plane BHX - BVA
    2. Take the bus from Aéroport Paris Beauvais to Paris Porte Maillotbus bus
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 42m
    €79–282

  8. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane MAN - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train
    8h 57m
    €130–358

  9. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Take the train from Birmingham International to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    4. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train
    8h 59m
    €132–437

Solihull to Caen by bus, train, and foot

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration7h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket€193Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Solihull, England and Caen, France?

You can take a bus from Solihull Town Centre 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 32m.

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