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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Caen takes 6h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 16m
Duration
753 km
Distance
€254
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
6h 51m
€196–389

Reading to Caen train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Reading and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 753.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 16m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 51m.

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