How to travel from Caen to London

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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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$102

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$109

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$151

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7h 2m

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6h 2m

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13h 20m

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5h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Caen to London is a ferry with an average price of $102 (€82).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Caen to London is by train with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 4 ways to travel between Caen and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Caen to London among Omio's users.

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from Caen to London

How to get from Caen to London by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

ferry

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 FerriesBrittany Ferries
    4:30 PM6h00
    Caen Port
    9:30 PMPortsmouth International Port
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Brittany FerriesBrittany Ferries
    4:30 PM6h00
    Caen Port
    9:30 PMPortsmouth International Port
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Brittany FerriesBrittany Ferries
    4:30 PM6h00
    Caen Port
    9:30 PMPortsmouth International Port
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:40 PM15h45
    Caen, Gare Routière
    5:25 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF1180+Air France HopAF6153
    10:30 AM9h05
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    6:35 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3191One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF1380+Air France HopAF6153
    10:30 AM11h55
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    9:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3191One-way
    2 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7367 · AF1680+Air France HopAF6153
    10:30 AM22h25
    Caen-Carpiquet Airport
    7:55 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3211One-way
    2 transfers
  • Brittany FerriesBrittany Ferries
    8:30 AM6h00
    Caen Port
    1:30 PMPortsmouth International Port
    $731One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brittany FerriesBrittany Ferries
    11:30 PM7h45
    Caen Port
    6:15 AMPortsmouth International Port
    $1051One-way
    0 transfers
  • Brittany FerriesBrittany Ferries
    9:15 PM10h45
    Le Havre
    7:00 AMPortsmouth International Port
    $1231One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Caen to London

Travel to London easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Caen to London.

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There are 4 options to travel between Caen and London including taking a train, bus, flight, and ferry.
The cheapest way to travel from Caen to London is a ferry with an average price of $102 (€82).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Caen to London is by train with an average journey time of 4h 30m.

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.

The distance from Caen to London is approximately 160 miles (259 km).
The average frequency per day from Caen to London is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Caen to London:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Caen to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Caen to London:
  • 3 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
Omio customers who travel from Caen to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.

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