The average train between Caen and Canterbury takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to Canterbury. 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 Caen and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 8:32 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Caen to Canterbury? 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 Canterbury. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Canterbury station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Caen to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Canterbury train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Canterbury West station.
Book your Caen to Canterbury train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and Southeastern.
The distance between Caen and Canterbury is 254.3 km. The road distance is 804 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Canterbury West via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 27m.