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Compare train, bus, flight, and ferry for London to Caen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Caen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $229.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Ferry | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$229 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $66 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 13h 16m Average total duration 12h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | 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 London to Caen:
A ferry is $7 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Caen costing on average $79 (€79).
A ferry is $157 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Caen costing on average $229 (€229).
A ferry is $269 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Caen costing on average $341 (€341).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 46m.
Flight takes on average 22h 20m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Caen
How to get from London to Caen by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Caen is by taking a ferry because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Brittany Ferries8:00 AM6h00Portsmouth International Port3:00 PMCaen Port$501One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- Brittany Ferries8:00 AM6h00Portsmouth International Port3:00 PMCaen Port$501One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 9022+
331711:31 AM5h22London St Pancras International (STP)5:53 PMGare de Caen$2781One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9040+
446805+
33274:31 PM6h29London St Pancras International (STP)12:00 AMGare de Caen$1801One-way2 transfers - 9036+446805+33273:31 PM7h29London St Pancras International (STP)12:00 AMGare de Caen$1801One-way2 transfers
- 9036+33573:31 PM5h33London St Pancras International (STP)10:04 PMGare de Caen$1971One-way1 transfer
- 1254 · 5065510:00 PM14h30London, Victoria Coach Station1:30 PMCaen, Pl. de la Gare$701One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM14h25London, Victoria Coach Station1:25 PMCaen, Gare Routière$801One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM16h45London, Victoria Coach Station3:45 PMCaen, Gare Routière$1241One-way1 transfer
- Brittany Ferries3:00 PM6h00Portsmouth International Port10:00 PMCaen Port$501One-way0 transfers
- Brittany Ferries11:00 AM6h30Portsmouth International Port6:30 PMLe Havre$501One-way0 transfers
- Brittany Ferries10:30 PM8h30Portsmouth International Port8:00 AMPort of Cherbourg$641One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Caen:
A ferry is $7 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Caen costing on average $79 (€79).
A ferry is $157 (€157) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Caen costing on average $229 (€229).
A ferry is $269 (€269) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Caen costing on average $341 (€341).
Other travel options to Caen take longer:
Ferry takes on average 6h 11m.
Bus takes on average 12h 46m.
Flight takes on average 22h 20m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 ferries per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Caen as scheduled services by train, bus, flight, and ferry can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Caen-Carpiquet Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Caen, Gare Routière.
- Ferries mostly depart from Portsmouth International Port and arrive in Caen Port.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Caen by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Caen by bus.
- Travel with Brittany Ferries to go to Caen by ferry.
- 3 direct ferries per day with Brittany Ferries.
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