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Compare train, bus, ferry, and flight for Caen to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Caen to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $51 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $51, while a flight costs an average of $522.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$51 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $105 Average price | $522 Average price | $146 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 59m Average total duration Fastest 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 12h 56m Average total duration 12h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 train is $29 (€24) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Caen to London costing on average $80 (€67).
A train is $54 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Caen to London costing on average $105 (€88).
A train is $471 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to London costing on average $522 (€437).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
The journey is about 1h 25m faster (4h 29m by train vs 5h 54m by car) and roughly $95 (€79) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€43) vs $146 (€122)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Caen to London
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 Ferries8:30 AM6h00Caen Port1:30 PMPortsmouth International Port$511One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
Brittany Ferries8:30 AM6h00Caen Port1:30 PMPortsmouth International Port$511One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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90279:06 AM5h24Gare de Caen1:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$3231One-way1 transfer
Other options
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90278:25 AM6h05Gare de Caen1:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$3181One-way1 transfer
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90478:25 AM11h05Gare de Caen6:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$3181One-way1 transfer
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90278:06 AM6h24Gare de Caen1:30 PMLondon St Pancras International (STP)$3231One-way1 transfer
50644 · 11534:20 PM15h50Caen, Pl. de la Gare7:10 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$591One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus2:40 PM15h45Caen, Gare Routière5:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1421One-way1 transfer
50644 · 11534:20 PM14h45Caen, Pl. de la Gare6:05 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$1491One-way1 transfer
AF6157 · AF7367 · AF13806:20 PM28h05Caen-Carpiquet Airport9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2871One-way2 transfers
AF6157 · AF7367 · AF16806:20 PM38h35Caen-Carpiquet Airport7:55 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2901One-way2 transfers
AF6157 · AF7367 · AF11806:20 PM25h15Caen-Carpiquet Airport6:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$3401One-way2 transfers
Brittany Ferries4:30 PM6h00Caen Port9:30 PMPortsmouth International Port$811One-way0 transfers
Brittany Ferries11:30 PM7h45Caen Port6:15 AMPortsmouth International Port$1761One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Caen to London:
A train is $29 (€24) less than a ferry for this route with tickets for a ferry from Caen to London costing on average $80 (€67).
A train is $54 (€45) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Caen to London costing on average $105 (€88).
A train is $471 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Caen to London costing on average $522 (€437).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 53m.
Ferry takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 12h 56m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 4 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Caen and London as scheduled services by train, bus, ferry, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Caen-Carpiquet Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Caen and arrive in London St Pancras International (STP).
- 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF NOMAD RÉSA | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to London by train.
- Travel with Air France to go to London by flight.
- 4 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
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