The average train between Caen and Leicester takes 7h 9m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Leicester at 11:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Caen to Leicester? 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 Leicester. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Leicester station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
Caen to Leicester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Leicester train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Caen to Leicester train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Caen and Leicester is 387.7 km. The road distance is 850 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Leicester via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 6h 30m.