What is the cheapest way to get from Caen to Bournemouth?

The cheapest way to get from Caen to Bournemouth is to drive and car ferry which costs £45 - £370 and takes 6h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Caen to Bournemouth?

The fastest way to get from Caen to Bournemouth is to drive and car ferry which takes 6h 12m and costs £45 - £370.

Is there a direct train between Caen and Bournemouth?

No, there is no direct train from Caen to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Caen and arriving at Bournemouth via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, Euston station and London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.

How far is it from Caen to Bournemouth?

The distance between Caen and Bournemouth is 163 miles.

How do I travel from Caen to Bournemouth without a car?

The best way to get from Caen to Bournemouth without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs £210 - £390.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Caen to Bournemouth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Caen to Bournemouth train from?

Caen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.

What is the time difference between Caen and Bournemouth?

Bournemouth is 1h behind Caen. It is currently 6:08 PM in Caen and 5:08 PM in Bournemouth.

Where does the Caen to Bournemouth train arrive?

Caen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

Where can I stay near Bournemouth?

There are 2646+ hotels available in Bournemouth.

Caen to Bournemouth - 4 ways to travel via train, car, car ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Caen to Bournemouth by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), bus, train, or car train

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Drive, car ferry
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1. Drive from Caen to Port of Cherbourgcar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
6h 12m
£45–361
Train
1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Bournemouthtrain
7h 38m
£217–387
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bournemouth Stationbus 035 / ...
11h 13m
£131–221
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Caen to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Bournemouthcar
6h 32m
£208–250

Caen to Bournemouth by train, foot, and subway

179Weekly Services

7h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 161.8 mi
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Caen to Bournemouth via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 38m.

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