The average train between Reading and Caen takes 6h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 19m. 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:13 PM which arrives into Caen at 9:59 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Caen. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Caen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
Reading to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Reading to Caen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Caen is 256.2 km. The road distance is 753 km.
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 5m.