Train Caen to Folkestone from £231 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Caen and Folkestone takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Folkestone. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 14m
Duration: 499 mi
Distance: £231
Average price: Every 3 hours
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Take the train from Caen to Paris Saint-Lazaretrain K2+
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Folkestone Centraltrain

6h 52m

£195–364

Caen to Folkestone train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Caen and Folkestone. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Folkestone at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

4:59 AM → 10:01 AM
5h 2m • 3 changes
6:06 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 55m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 6m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 40m • 3 changes
10:04 AM → 3:01 PM
4h 57m • 3 changes
12:31 PM → 6:03 PM
5h 32m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:55 AM → 1:02 PM
6h 7m • 3 changes
8:22 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 39m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:03 AM → 1:01 PM
4h 58m • 3 changes
8:23 AM → 2:01 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:06 AM → 3:02 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:32 AM → 4:01 PM
5h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:06 AM → 11:01 AM
4h 55m • 3 changes
6:59 AM → 1:01 PM
6h 2m • 3 changes
8:24 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 38m • 3 changes
9:04 AM → 3:01 PM
5h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Caen to Folkestone? 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 Folkestone.

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Distance: 499.3 mi
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Folkestone Central via Paris Saint-Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 52m.

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