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Portsmouth to Caen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Caen takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

8h 30m
Duration
814 km
Distance
€240
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain train
7h 7m
€204–384

Portsmouth to Caen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Portsmouth and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Caen at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 813.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 30m

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

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Caen via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 7m.

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