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Cardiff to Caen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Caen takes 8h 40m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. 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 40m
Duration
928 km
Distance
€314
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
7h 20m
€260–486

Cardiff to Caen train times

Trains run every 4 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 12:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 928.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 40m

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 20m.

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