Caen Port Information (Brittany Ferries)
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Getting to the Port
The terminal is well sign-posted from the main access routes around Caen as “CAR FERRY”. The autoroute is close to the port and offers easy access to Paris, the Loire, the south, and Brittany.
Take the N175 to Mont St Michel and Brittany. Use the N13 for Bayeux and Cherbourg. The N158 leads to Le Mans and the Loire Valley.
Frequent trains run from London’s Paddington Station to Plymouth taking 3 to 4 hours. For rail information visit www.nationalrail.co.uk.
The nearest railway station is in Caen, about 18km from the port. Regular TER and Intercité services depart from Caen train station to Paris St Lazare.
Twisto operates the bus service between Ouistreham and Caen. The route takes you to Caen city centre and buses depart about 500 yards from the terminal. View timetables and further details on the Twisto website.
This service does not run for evening ferry arrivals or departures and the buses are not adapted for disabled travellers.
Flixbus operates from Caen city centre to other French towns such as Rouen, Amiens, Nantes, Avranches, Dinard and Lille. For more information visit their website.
There are usually taxis waiting outside the terminal for ship arrivals and departures. If there are no taxis, the tourist information desk can call a taxi for you.
Taxi fares from the terminal to Caen train station range from around €38 during the day (7am to 7pm) to €53 in the evening (7pm to 7am).
Parking Information
As well as parking in the port car park, you can park your vehicle in the vehicle check-in lanes overnight (after the last departure of the day) if you are travelling on the first departure in the morning.
Your vehicle is parked at your own risk and should not be left unattended. Toilet facilities are closed overnight.
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Duration
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Fee
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Less than 2 hours |
Free |
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2 – 6 hours |
2.00 €/hour |
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6 – 14 hours |
1.30 €/hour |
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Day rate beyond 2pm up to 24 hours |
8.80 € |
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Additional 24 hours |
8.80 € |
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7 days |
43.50 € |
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After 7 days |
6.50 €/day |
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1 month |
126.00 € |
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After 1 month |
4.50 €/day |
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Lost ticket |
150.00 € |
Caen port facilities
- Free and payable Wi-Fi options
- Shuttle bus for foot passengers
- Café/ Bar
- Payphones
- Single-storey wheelchair-accessible building
- Disabled toilets in vehicle check-in lanes
- A wheelchair is available at the terminal on request to help you board the shuttle bus to the ship
- Disabled parking
- A shuttle service runs between the ferry terminal and the ship. The bus has a ramp for easy pedestrian access and is wheelchair accessible
- Muzzled dogs on a lead are allowed in all areas of the port
Ferry Routes From This Port
Caen to Portsmouth
Ferries From Caen to Portsmouth
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