The average train between Caen and Portsmouth takes 7h 51m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. There is a train service every few hours 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.
Trains run hourly between Caen and Portsmouth. 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 Portsmouth at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 50m • 4 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Caen to Portsmouth. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Portsmouth station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Caen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Portsmouth train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Book your Caen to Portsmouth train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Portsmouth is 186.8 km. The road distance is 814 km.
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 6h 54m.