Train Preston to Caen from €313 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Preston and Caen takes 9h 43m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. 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 43m
Duration: 1,027 km
Distance: €313
Average price: Every 4 hours
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Take the train from Preston to London Eustontrain
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Take the train from Paris Saint-Lazare to Caentrain K2+

8h 5m

€240–475

Preston to Caen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Preston and Caen. The earliest departure is at 2:57 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 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:16 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
1:00 PM → 9:54 PM
8h 54m • 3 changes
4:59 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
16h 53m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 53m • 3 changes
12:01 PM → 8:57 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:05 PM
9h 49m • 3 changes
8:01 AM → 4:34 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 6:53 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 8:57 PM
8h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:59 AM → 6:53 PM
9h 54m • 3 changes
10:57 AM → 7:39 PM
8h 42m • 3 changes
1:02 PM → 9:42 PM
8h 40m • 3 changes
4:00 PM → 12:35 AM
Arrives next day
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

2:57 AM → 2:02 PM
11h 4m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 4:01 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:16 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:02 PM
9h 46m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 4:01 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:16 PM
8h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 6, 2026

4:15 AM → 2:02 PM
9h 46m • 3 changes
6:58 AM → 4:01 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 5:53 PM
8h 52m • 3 changes
11:00 AM → 7:16 PM
8h 16m • 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.

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Distance: 1,026.9 km
Duration: 9h 43m

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 Saint-Lazare in around 8h 5m.

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