Caen to Bournemouth by train
Bournemouth lies 202 km (126 mi) north-west of Caen, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 30 min at the speeds typical of France and United Kingdom rail, over roughly 247 km (153 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Caen | Bournemouth | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | United Kingdom |
| Population | 110,624 | 163,600 |
| Elevation | 21 m (69 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Caen, Gare de Caen Saint-Pierre | Boscombe railway station, Pokesdown railway station |
| Postal codes | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 | BH1–BH7 |
Clocks in Bournemouth are 1 h behind Caen right now, so a 1 h 30 min journey lands only 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bournemouth
Crossing from France into United Kingdom: money changes from the Euro to the Pound (GBP); traffic switches to the left; sockets are BS 1363; the dialling code becomes +44; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q3086706.
Where to book trains from Caen to Bournemouth
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Staying in Bournemouth
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Common questions
How far is Bournemouth from Caen?
202 km (126 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Caen; by road roughly 247 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caen to Bournemouth by train?
About 1 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caen and Bournemouth?
Bournemouth is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/London against Europe/Paris).
What currency do I need in Bournemouth?
The Pound (GBP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.