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

The cheapest way to get from Swindon to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €40 - €320 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Swindon to Caen is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €140 - €460.

Is there a direct train between Swindon and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Swindon to Caen. However, there are services departing from Swindon and arriving at Caen via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.

How far is it from Swindon to Caen?

The distance between Swindon and Caen is 820 km.

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

The best way to get from Swindon to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €140 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Swindon to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swindon to Caen train from?

Swindon to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Swindon station.

What is the time difference between Swindon and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Swindon. It is currently 9:52 PM in Swindon and 10:52 PM in Caen.

Where does the Swindon to Caen train arrive?

Swindon to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 520+ hotels available in Caen.

Swindon to Caen - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

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

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 Swindon to London Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 43m
€142–458
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Swindon to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
7h 48m
€44–315
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Swindon to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
6h 14m
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Swindon to Southampton Centraltrain Gloucester - Southampton Central / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
12h 6m
€62–351

Swindon to Caen by train and subway

118Weekly Services

6h 43mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 819.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Swindon 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 6h 43m.

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