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 €35 - €70 and takes 13h.

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 32m and costs €90 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Whitstable and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Whitstable to Caen. However, there are services departing from Harbour Street and arriving at Caen via Bus Station, Dover and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.

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 Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Whitstable to Caen?

The distance between Whitstable and Caen is 784 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 55m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Whitstable to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Whitstable to Caen bus from?

Whitstable to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dover station.

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 55m and costs €130 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 13h.

Where does the Whitstable to Caen bus arrive?

Whitstable to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

What is the time difference between Whitstable and Caen?

Caen is 1h ahead of Whitstable. It is currently 12:54 AM in Whitstable and 1:54 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 2637+ hotels available in Caen.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Whitstable to Caen by train (Eurostar), train, car ferry, bus, 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 Intl
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordEil
3. Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to CaenK2+
6h 55m
€137–490
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dover to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)700 / ...
2. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Caen1774 / ...
13h
€35–67
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Whitstable to London Victoria
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Portsmouth Harbour
3. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Caen
12h 25m
€50–392
Eurotunnel, drive
1. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthunle shuttle
2. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Caen
4h 20m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Whitstable to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Caen
5h 32m
€92–130

Whitstable to Caen by train

107Weekly Trains

6h 55mAverage Duration

€137Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Whitstable to Caen.

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Distance: 784.4 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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 Saint-Lazare in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harbour Street to Caen via Bus Station, Pencester Road, Dover, and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) in around 13h.

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