The average train between Caen and Reading takes 6h 34m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 4:59 AM at night, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Reading at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Saint-Lazare and take an average of 6h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Reading. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Reading station via Paris Saint-Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
Caen to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Reading train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Reading station.
Book your Caen to Reading train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Reading is 256.2 km. The road distance is 753 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Reading 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 6h 8m.