The average train between Canterbury and Caen takes 7h 22m and the fastest train takes 5h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury to Caen. 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 Canterbury and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 10:23 PM which arrives into Caen at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 7h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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6h 35m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury to Caen? 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 Canterbury to Caen. However, there are services departing from Canterbury West station and arriving at Caen station via London St Pancras Intl station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
Canterbury to Caen train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Caen train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Caen station.
The distance between Canterbury and Caen is 254.3 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Caen via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 54m.