The average train between Shrewsbury and Caen takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Caen. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:59 PM which arrives into Caen at 4:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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8h 6m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury to Caen. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Caen station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Shrewsbury to Caen train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Caen train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Caen station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Caen train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Caen is 426.2 km. The road distance is 941 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Caen via Birmingham New Street, London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 42m.