Reading to Caen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Caen takes 6h 33m and the fastest train takes 5h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Reading 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.

6h 33m
Duration: 753 km
Distance: €286
Average price: Every 2 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain

6h 41m

€231–416

Reading to Caen train times

Trains run every 2 hours between Reading and Caen. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 7:46 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:07 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 6h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

7:12 PM → 9:53 AM
Arrives next day
13h 41m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

6:20 AM → 2:05 PM
6h 45m • 4 changes
9:29 AM → 4:34 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
11:13 AM → 5:53 PM
5h 39m • 4 changes
11:46 AM → 6:53 PM
6h 7m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

4:35 AM → 12:02 PM
6h 27m • 4 changes
6:14 AM → 12:52 PM
5h 37m • 4 changes
7:07 AM → 2:02 PM
5h 54m • 4 changes
8:42 AM → 4:01 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

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

You can take a train from Reading to Caen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 41m.

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