The average train between Caen and Southampton takes 7h 39m and the fastest train takes 6h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Caen to Southampton. 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 Southampton. 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 Southampton at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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7h 17m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Caen to Southampton? 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 Southampton. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Southampton station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
Caen to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Southampton train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Southampton Central station.
Book your Caen to Southampton train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Southampton is 205.1 km. The road distance is 823 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Southampton Central 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 12m.