The average train between Holyhead and Caen takes 11h 28m and the fastest train takes 9h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Holyhead 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 4 times a day between Holyhead and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Holyhead is at 2:48 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:53 AM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 11h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Holyhead to Caen. However, there are services departing from Holyhead station and arriving at Caen station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
Holyhead to Caen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Holyhead station.
Holyhead to Caen train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Holyhead to Caen train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Holyhead and Caen is 546.5 km. The road distance is 1,114 km.
You can take a train from Holyhead to Caen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 9h 38m.