The average train between York and Caen takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 3 hours between York and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Caen at 11:56 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from York 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.
No, there is no direct train from York to Caen. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Caen station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
York to Caen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Caen train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Caen station.
Book your York to Caen train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between York and Caen is 532.9 km. The road distance is 994 km.
You can take a train from York to Caen via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris Saint-Lazare in around 7h 30m.