The average train between Folkestone and Caen takes 7h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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 3 hours between Folkestone and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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 Folkestone to Caen. However, there are services departing from Folkestone station and arriving at Caen station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
Folkestone to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Folkestone Central station.
Folkestone to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Folkestone to Caen train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Folkestone and Caen is 237.2 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 55m.