Preston to Caen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Caen takes 9h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Preston 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.

9h 58m
Duration: 1,027 km
Distance: €335
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain

7h 37m

€267–482

Preston to Caen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:18 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 9h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

1:00 PM → 10:01 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
4:59 PM → 8:24 AM
Arrives next day
14h 24m • 3 changes
9:18 PM → 12:02 PM
Arrives next day
13h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 8:06 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 8:06 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 8:06 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:02 PM
8h 46m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 4:01 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 8:06 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:05 PM
8h 49m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 4:34 PM
7h 33m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:53 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 8:54 PM
7h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:59 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 7:39 PM
7h 42m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 9:42 PM
7h 40m • 3 changes
3:00 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Preston 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.

What companies run services between Preston, England and Caen, France?

You can take a train from Preston to Caen via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 37m.

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