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Portsmouth to Caen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Caen takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. 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.

7h 35m
Duration
814 km
Distance
€265
Average price
Every 3 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 6m
€218–409

Portsmouth to Caen train times

Trains run every 3 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 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 813.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

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 6m.

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