The average train between Caen and Bournemouth takes 8h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to Bournemouth. 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 hourly between Caen and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 8h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 36m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Caen to Bournemouth? 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 Caen to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
Caen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Bournemouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Caen to Bournemouth train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Bournemouth is 202.4 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Bournemouth via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 7h 55m.