The average train between Caen and Cardiff takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Caen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Cardiff station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Caen to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Caen to Cardiff train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Cardiff is 324.2 km. The road distance is 928 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Cardiff Central via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 49m.