The average train between Cheltenham and Caen takes 8h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham 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 4 hours between Cheltenham and Caen. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cheltenham 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Caen. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Caen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Cheltenham to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Cheltenham to Caen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cheltenham and Caen is 325.4 km. The road distance is 889 km.
You can take a train from Cheltenham Spa 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 10m.