The average train between Caen and Chester takes 9h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Chester. 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 3 hours between Caen and Chester. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Caen to Chester? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Chester. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Chester station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.
Caen to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Chester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Chester station.
Book your Caen to Chester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Caen and Chester is 478.9 km. The road distance is 979 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Chester via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 8h 29m.