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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train K2+ / ...
    5h 53m
    €164–319

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
    2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus bus 712
    9h 23m
    €52–177

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Waterloo - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    10h 56m
    €59–362

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    5h 8m

  5. Train, car ferry via Victoria Station

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train London Victoria - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen Portcarferry car ferry
    12h 15m
    €76–406

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Waterloo Station to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    6h 36m
    €77–132

  7. Fly from London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LHR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 46m
    €133–413

  8. Fly from London Gatwick Airport, train

    1. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LGW - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 58m
    €99–336

  9. Train to Luton Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from West Hampstead Thameslink to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane LTN - CDG
    3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain train
    7h 12m
    €105–324

Waterloo Station to Caen by subway, foot, and train

Calendar118Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€164Cheapest Price
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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 53m.

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