The average train between Bristol and Caen takes 7h 27m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bristol 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 Bristol and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Bristol is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Caen at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Caen. However, there are services departing from Bristol station and arriving at Caen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Bristol to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bristol to Caen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Caen station.
Book your Bristol to Caen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bristol and Caen is 298.2 km. The road distance is 885 km.
You can take a train from Bristol Temple Meads 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 7h 4m.