Getting To Normandy
By Ferry, By Train & By Plane
By Ferry/Euro Tunnel
Ferry Operator | Crossing |
Brittany Ferries |
Portsmouth - Caen Portsmouth - Cherbourg Portsmouth - St Malo Plymouth - Roscoff Poole - Cherbourg |
LD Lines |
Portsmouth - Le Havre DFDS Seaways - Dover - Calais |
Sea France | Dover - Calais |
Euro Tunnel | Folkstone - Calais |
P&O Ferries | Dover - Calais |
Port | Average Driving Time | Distance in Miles |
Caen | 00H54 | 32 miles |
Le Havre | 01H51 | 87 miles |
Cherbourg | 02H33 | 104 miles |
St Malo | 02H26 | 110 miles |
Dieppe | 02H43 | 143 miles |
Roscoff | 04H05 | 217 Miles |
Eurotunnel / Calais | 04H02 | 242 Miles |
Dunkirk | 04H04 | 261 Miles |
By Plane
The fastest way to Normandy is by plane. Browse the table below to see what airport you would fly from in the UK and the transfer time once you arrive in France.
UK Airport | French Airport | Transfer Time in France |
Most UK & Irish Airports | Paris CDG | 300km 2h52mins |
East Midlands, London Stanstead London Southend (Flybe) |
Dinard Caen |
180km 2hours 51km 00H54 |
By Train
Travel by www.eurostar.com from St Pancras, Ebbsfleet or Ashford to Paris Gare du Nord.
For European train times go to www.sncf.com or phone Rail Europe on 0870 584 8848
Travelling from England rail passengers will arrive in Paris.
Travelling from Jersey rail passengers will travel by train from the French port of Granville to Flers. From this local train station in Normandy, a coach transfer will take you to your accommodation.
Passports and Visas:
Full UK/EU/US passport is required