Train Cardiff to Caen from €309 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Caen takes 8h 49m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. 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.

8h 49m
Duration: 928 km
Distance: €309
Average price: Every 3 hours
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8h 33m

€254–469

Cardiff to Caen train times

Trains run every 3 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 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, June 6, 2026

8:22 PM → 2:05 PM
Arrives next day
17h 43m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, June 7, 2026

9:35 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 18m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 7:18 PM
8h 58m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 7:40 PM
8h 20m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 8:10 PM
7h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, June 8, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, June 9, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, June 10, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, June 11, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 2:53 PM
8h 1m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 17m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Caen? 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.

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Distance: 928.2 km
Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Caen, France?

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 St Lazare in around 8h 33m.

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