The average train between Cardiff and Caen takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Caen. 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 Cardiff and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:53 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Caen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
Cardiff to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Cardiff to Caen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Caen is 324.2 km. The road distance is 928 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 57m.