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Basingstoke to Caen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basingstoke and Caen takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 5h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Basingstoke 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.

7h 27m
Duration
772 km
Distance
€267
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Basingstoke to London Waterlootrain 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 28m
€224–386

Basingstoke to Caen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Basingstoke and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:51 AM at night, and the last departure from Basingstoke is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Caen at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)12h 48m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)11h 54m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 11m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 46m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 11m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 46m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 11m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 46m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 58m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 11m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 46m • 4 changes

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 40m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    South Western RailwayLondon Underground (Tube)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 2m • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 772.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

You can take a train from Basingstoke to Caen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 28m.

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