Train Caen to Bournemouth from £244 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Caen and Bournemouth takes 8h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 27m
Duration: 540 mi
Distance: £244
Average price: Every 2 hours
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Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
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7h 54m

£197–401

Caen to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Caen and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:01 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 8h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, May 8, 2026

3:55 PM → 11:13 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
5:04 PM → 12:10 AM
Arrives next day
7h 6m • 4 changes
5:59 PM → 12:22 AM
Arrives next day
6h 23m • 4 changes
9:03 PM → 10:59 AM
Arrives next day
13h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 9, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:59 PM
7h 4m • 4 changes
8:22 AM → 2:59 PM
6h 37m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:59 PM
6h 55m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 4:59 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 10, 2026

8:03 AM → 2:34 PM
6h 31m • 4 changes
8:23 AM → 3:20 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 4:20 PM
7h 14m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 5:21 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 11, 2026

4:59 AM → 11:20 AM
6h 21m • 4 changes
6:06 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
6:59 AM → 2:01 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
8:23 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 12, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
6:59 AM → 2:01 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
8:23 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 13, 2026

6:06 AM → 12:20 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
6:59 AM → 2:01 PM
7h 2m • 4 changes
8:23 AM → 3:01 PM
6h 38m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 57m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Caen to Bournemouth? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Caen to Bournemouth.

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Distance: 539.7 mi
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Caen, France and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Caen to Bournemouth via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 54m.

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