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

The cheapest way to get from Whitstable to Caen is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Whitstable to Caen is to drive and car ferry which takes 5h 42m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct train between Whitstable and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Whitstable to Caen. However, there are services departing from Whitstable and arriving at Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 51m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Caen?

The distance between Whitstable and Caen is 785 km.

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

The best way to get from Whitstable to Caen without a car is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €110 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Whitstable to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Caen train from?

Whitstable to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Whitstable station.

Train or bus from Whitstable to Caen?

The best way to get from Whitstable to Caen is to train which takes 6h 51m and costs €110 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 16m.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 10:18 AM in Whitstable and 11:18 AM in Caen.

Where does the Whitstable to Caen train arrive?

Whitstable to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.

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

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Where can I stay near Caen?

There are 2732+ hotels available in Caen.

Whitstable to Caen - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and Eurotunnel

There are 5 ways to get from Whitstable to Caen by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car ferry, car train, or car

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 Whitstable to London St Pancras Intltrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
6h 51m
€118–421
Train, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoriatrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbourtrain
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caencarferry
13h 24m
€48–433
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)bus 700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 16m
€68–97
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain le shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caencar
4h 25m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Caencar
5h 42m
€85–130

Whitstable to Caen by train

106Weekly Trains

6h 51mAverage Duration

€118Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitstable to Caen.

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Distance: 784.6 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Caen - Bus Station via Bus Station, Dover Girls' Grammar School, Dover, Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine), and Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station in around 12h 16m.

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