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

The cheapest way to get from Watford to Caen is to drive and car ferry which costs €45 - €320 and takes 7h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Watford to Caen is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €420.

Is there a direct train between Watford and Caen?

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

How far is it from Watford to Caen?

The distance between Watford and Caen is 720 km.

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

The best way to get from Watford to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 6m and costs €100 - €420.

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

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

Where do I catch the Watford to Caen train from?

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

What is the time difference between Watford and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Watford. It is currently 8:55 AM in Watford and 9:55 AM in Caen.

Where does the Watford to Caen train arrive?

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

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

Book your Watford to Caen train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 269+ hotels available in Caen.

Watford to Caen - 6 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Watford to Caen by train (Eurostar), car, car ferry, train, bus, 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 St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
6h 6m
€101–411
Drive, car ferry
cheapest
1. Drive from Watford to Portsmouth International Portcar
2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
7h 51m
€45–316
Train, bus
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain Eil
2. Take the bus from Lille to Caenbus 712
10h 36m
€82–324
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Watford to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
5h 37m
Fly from London Heathrow 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 St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 14m
€113–345
Fly from Luton Airport, train
1. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane LTN - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
7h 15m
€71–251

Watford to Caen by train and foot

118Weekly Services

6h 6mAverage Duration

€101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 720.3 km
Duration: 6h 6m

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

You can take a train from Watford Junction to Caen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 6m.

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