Destination Normandy
Whether by plane, ferry, or car, traveling to Normandy from the UK is very easy, as this region is located in western France.
Renowned for its picturesque seaside resorts, long sandy and pebble beaches, charming fishing ports, and verdant meadows, this splendid region encompasses the historic Duchy of Normandy, which was established in the 10th century.
Normandy is also a region of remembrance tourism, having been the site of the Allied landings on June 6, 1944, during World War II, when Allied forces stormed the beaches to liberate Western Europe from Nazi occupation.
Below are links to the various official websites you will need:
Traveling to Normandy from the UK – Air travel information and car rental
Caen
The Aéroport Caen-Carpiquet is located 9km west of Caen.
Deauville
The Aéroport Deauville Saint-Gatien is conveniently situated just 10 kilometers northeast of Deauville.
You will find all the useful links regarding public transport, car rental services and other resources on their websites.
Traveling to Normandy from the UK – Ferry travel information
Brittany Ferries operates from:
– Portsmouth to Caen-Ouistreham, Cherbourg, Le Havre
– Poole to Cherbourg
Condor Ferries operates a weekly ferry service from Portsmouth to Cherbourg, from late May to early September, and Catamaran services from Poole and Weymouth to Saint Malo via the Channel Islands.
P&O operates regular crossings from Dover to Calais.
DFDS Seaways operates services from Newhaven to Dieppe and Dover to Calais or Dunkirk.
Traveling to Normandy from the UK – Car travel information
Here are the distances using motorways (with tolls) and/or dual-carriage ways from:
- Caen-Ouistreham to Caen (17km), Deauville (41km), Le Havre (98km)
- Cherbourg to Caen (122km), Deauville (181km), Le Havre (216km)
- Dieppe to Caen (183km), Deauville (131km), Le Havre (113km)
Traveling to Normandy from the UK – Rail travel information
Eurotunnel-Le Shuttle connects Folkestone to Calais in 35 minutes.
Eurostar connects London St Pancras to Paris – Gare duNord in 2h20 or 2h30, with an average of 15 trains per weekday. You’ll then have to connect on a TGV (SNCF) from Gare Saint-Lazare and Gare Montparnasse (train stations) to your destination in Normandy.
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