London to Caen by bus
Caen lies 259 km (161 mi) south of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 4 h 54 min including stops, over roughly 316 km (196 mi) of road.
| London | Caen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 9 million | 110,624 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Caen are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 4 h 54 min journey lands 5 h 54 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Caen
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from London to Caen
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Staying in Caen
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Common questions
How far is Caen from London?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, south of London; by road roughly 316 km (196 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Caen by bus?
About 4 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Caen?
Caen is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Caen?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.