Best/cheapest way to Normandy

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Jul 2nd, 2008 | 05:28 PM

galvansan

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Best/cheapest way to Normandy

We will be staying in London (Kensington)and I need to find out what the cheapest way is to get to Normandy. Does anyone know what the closest port is to Normandy? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Jul 2nd, 2008 | 06:03 PM

Robespierre

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Le Havre is right at the eastern end of the part of Normandy that most people visit. A ferry from Portsmouth will get you there. Southern Railway will sell you a DaySave ticket for £10.

To get to the beaches, look into www.busverts.fr for their Le Havre-Caen ticket.

Jul 2nd, 2008 | 08:52 PM

curmudgeon

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You might also want to check some of the discount airlines - Ryanair, easyjet, etc. I don't know the specific airports they fly to, but some digging on whichbudget.com or similar site might help.

Jul 2nd, 2008 | 09:03 PM

willit

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Ferries from Portsmouth go to both Cherbourg and Caen. There is a fast ferry that takes just under 4 hours, or an overnight ferry that takes 7.

http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/home

Jul 3rd, 2008 | 04:58 PM

galvansan

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Thank you for the help. I didn't realize it took so long to get there by ferry. I thought a couple hours at the most. This gives me a better idea of what to expect. Thanks a bunch!!