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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for Caen to London
Omio recommends booking the ferry as it is the most popular option from Caen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 6h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $37, and a bus costs an average of $58.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$102 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 2m Average total duration Fastest 6h 2m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 20m Average total duration 12h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Caen to London:
A ferry is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Caen to London costing on average $109 (€88).
A ferry is $273 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to London costing on average $375 (€302).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
Flight takes on average 21h 0m.
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How to get from Caen to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Caen to London is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Brittany Ferries4:30 PM6h00Caen Port9:30 PMPortsmouth International Port$731One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Brittany Ferries4:30 PM6h00Caen Port9:30 PMPortsmouth International Port$731One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Brittany Ferries4:30 PM6h00Caen Port9:30 PMPortsmouth International Port$731One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM15h45Caen, Gare Routière5:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$931One-way1 transfer
AF7367 · AF1180+
AF615310:30 AM9h05Caen-Carpiquet Airport6:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3191One-way2 transfers
AF7367 · AF1380+
AF615310:30 AM11h55Caen-Carpiquet Airport9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3191One-way2 transfers
AF7367 · AF1680+
AF615310:30 AM22h25Caen-Carpiquet Airport7:55 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$3211One-way2 transfers
Brittany Ferries8:30 AM6h00Caen Port1:30 PMPortsmouth International Port$731One-way0 transfers
Brittany Ferries11:30 PM7h45Caen Port6:15 AMPortsmouth International Port$1051One-way0 transfers
Brittany Ferries9:15 PM10h45Le Havre7:00 AMPortsmouth International Port$1231One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to London:
A ferry is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Caen to London costing on average $109 (€88).
A ferry is $273 (€220) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to London costing on average $375 (€302).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 2m.
Bus takes on average 12h 50m.
Flight takes on average 21h 0m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and London as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Caen-Carpiquet Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Caen, Gare Routière and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Ferries mostly depart from Caen Port and arrive in Portsmouth International Port.
- Travel with Brittany Ferries to go to London by ferry.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Réseau Nomad Car (Lignes de Normandie) to go to London by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
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