Cardiff to Caen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Caen takes 9h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. 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.

9h 3m
Duration: 928 km
Distance: €338
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain

7h 18m

€286–482

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 9h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:20 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
13h 42m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:07 AM → 2:02 PM
7h 55m • 4 changes
6:51 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 9m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 4:56 PM
8h 6m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:14 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
7:50 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 34m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 7:36 PM
8h 16m • 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.

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 7h 18m.

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