What is the cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Caen?

The cheapest way to get from Waterloo Station to Caen is to bus and car ferry which costs €45 - €330 and takes 12h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Caen?

The fastest way to get from Waterloo Station to Caen is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €140 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Waterloo Station and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Waterloo Station station to Caen. However, there are services departing from Waterloo station and arriving at Caen via Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Waterloo Station to Caen?

The distance between Waterloo Station and Caen is 696 km.

How do I travel from Waterloo Station to Caen without a car?

The best way to get from Waterloo Station to Caen without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €140 - €300.

How long does it take to get from Waterloo Station to Caen?

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Waterloo Station to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Waterloo Station to Caen train from?

Waterloo Station to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

What is the time difference between Waterloo Station and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Waterloo Station. It is currently 4:51 AM in Waterloo Station and 5:51 AM in Caen.

Where does the Waterloo Station to Caen train arrive?

Waterloo Station to Caen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

How do I get a train ticket from Waterloo Station to Caen?

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2758+ hotels available in Caen.

Waterloo Station to Caen - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Waterloo Station to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, bus, car ferry, car, car train, or plane

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 London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+ / ...
5h 45m
€144–295
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus 030
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
12h 45m
€46–324
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
9h 24m
€64–183
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry
10h 56m
€62–372
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 8m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
6h 36m
€107–157
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LHR - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 52m
€135–417
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LGW - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 53m
€101–304
Fly London Gatwick Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane LGW - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
6h 55m
€101–294
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain
7h 10m
€106–313

Waterloo Station to Caen by foot, bus, and train

14Weekly Services

9h 24mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 696.3 km
Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Waterloo Station, Greater London, England and Caen, France?

You can take a subway from Waterloo station to Caen via Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 5h 45m.

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