Caen to Portsmouth Trains

Caen to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Caen and Portsmouth takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Portsmouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h
Duration: 506 mi
Distance: £234
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain

7h 3m

£195–352

Caen to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Caen and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 10:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:59 PM → 10:44 AM
Arrives next day
15h 45m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:58 AM
6h 58m • 4 changes
6:06 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 52m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
8:26 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:58 AM
6h 58m • 4 changes
6:06 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 52m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
8:26 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:25 AM → 2:32 PM
7h 7m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 4:32 PM
7h 28m • 4 changes
12:02 PM → 6:32 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
1:05 PM → 7:32 PM
7h 27m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:25 AM → 2:54 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
9:06 AM → 3:54 PM
7h 48m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 5:00 PM
7h 56m • 4 changes
12:02 PM → 6:54 PM
7h 52m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:00 AM → 10:58 AM
6h 58m • 4 changes
6:06 AM → 11:58 AM
6h 52m • 4 changes
7:00 AM → 1:44 PM
7h 44m • 4 changes
8:26 AM → 2:44 PM
7h 18m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Caen to Portsmouth? 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.

What companies run services between Caen, France and Portsmouth, England?

You can take a train from Caen to Portsmouth & Southsea 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 3m.

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