The average train between Exeter and Caen takes 9h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 5 times a day between Exeter and Caen. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Caen at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Caen. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Caen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
Exeter to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Exeter to Caen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Caen is 283.9 km. The road distance is 973 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids 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 21m.