The average train between Gloucester and Caen takes 9h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester 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 Gloucester and Caen. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Caen at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Caen. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Caen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Gloucester to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Gloucester to Caen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Gloucester and Caen is 326.4 km. The road distance is 878 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 43m.