The average train between Caen and Canterbury takes 6h 57m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day 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 3 hours between Caen and Canterbury. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 10:02 PM which arrives into Canterbury at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 6h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 29m • 3 changesWant 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 West station via Paris St Lazare station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
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 Southeastern, arrive at Canterbury West station.
The distance between Caen and Canterbury is 254.3 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 30m.