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Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux
Museum displaying the Bayeux Tapestry with an audio guide and interpretation of the Norman conquest and the embroidery’s story.
Trains from London to Bayeux run on average 25 times per day, taking around 4h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 if you book in advance.
The fastest train covers the 251 km distance in 4h 30m.
Distance 251 km |
Average train duration 4h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 25 |
Fastest train 4h 30m |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
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Museum displaying the Bayeux Tapestry with an audio guide and interpretation of the Norman conquest and the embroidery’s story.
Museum on the Battle of Normandy with vehicles, uniforms and a clear overview of the 1944 campaign in the Bayeux area.
Art and history museum in the former bishops’ palace, with lace, porcelain and local collections linked to Bayeux’s heritage.
Photogenic riverside route with old mills, water channels and stone houses; one of Bayeux’s prettiest short walks.
Main old-town street lined with timbered and stone buildings, shops and hôtels particuliers, ideal for strolling between key sights.
Public garden in the centre with lawns, mature trees and calm paths, a pleasant pause between museums and memorial sites.
A rustic apple tart from Normandy, often caramelised and served warm. It showcases the region’s celebrated apples and dairy-rich cooking.
Normandy tripe stew slowly cooked with cider, Calvados and vegetables. A traditional offal dish linked to nearby Caen and regional farmhouse cuisine.
Fresh local oysters from the Norman coast, prized for their briny flavour and close connection to the oyster beds around the Channel shoreline.
Stylish restaurant offering carefully presented seasonal French cooking with a more upscale feel, suitable for a longer dinner.
Elegant restaurant in Bayeux known for refined Norman cuisine, seafood and seasonal produce in a polished but welcoming setting.
Popular traditional crêperie serving galettes, crêpes and Norman cider in a relaxed historic setting close to the old centre.
Moderate for Normandy: hotels and dining cost more in peak season, but cafés, casual meals and local transport remain reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Gare de Bayeux -> Office de tourisme de Bayeux, Pont Saint-Jean, Bayeux
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Most London to Bayeux trains use the London St Pancras International to Gare de Bayeux station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Bayeux train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
London St Pancras International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: The Betjeman Arms, AMT Coffee, The Booking Office, Carluccio’s, Chop’d, Greggs
Free, unlimited WiFi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located in the Circle area and inside the Arcade.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 05:45 - 22:00, Sat: 06:00 - 21:00, Sun: 08:00 - 22:15. Information desks are located on the lower level in the main hall.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on the lower concourse close to the Eurostar line. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London St Pancras International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at London St Pancras International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at London St Pancras International: Wheelchair access, elevators, escalators, complimentary assistance for passengers with reduced mobility and other needs.
Nearby hotels include The Standard, Kimpton Fitzroy London, Alhambra Hotel.
Gare de Bayeux has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Pommier Restaurant, La Rapière
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Ticket office support is available at Gare de Bayeux. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare de Bayeux. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Gare de Bayeux: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare de Bayeux: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare de Bayeux: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel de la Gare, Campanile Bayeux, Château de Bellefontaine.
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