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

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There are 6 ways to get from Whitstable to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, ferry, bus, car train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
    6h 31m
    €191–367

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dover to Lillebus bus N280 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 36m
    €43–81

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    12h 15m
    €124–243

  4. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 007 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to International Port Coach Stopbus bus 030
    3. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    15h 8m
    €71–155

  5. Eurotunnel, drive

    1. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train le shuttle
    2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar car
    4h 25m
    €193–221

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Caencar car
    5h 38m
    €66–145

Whitstable to Caen by train

Calendar100Weekly Trains
Duration6h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 784.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a train from Whitstable to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Caen - Bus Station via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, Lille, and Lille - Europe Train Station in around 12h 36m.

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