Worthing to Caen by train
Caen lies 181 km (113 mi) south of Worthing, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 21 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom and France rail, over roughly 221 km (138 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Worthing | Caen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | France |
| Population | 113,866 | 110,624 |
| Elevation | 7 m (23 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Worthing railway station, West Worthing railway station, Goring-by-Sea railway station | Gare de Caen, Gare de Caen Saint-Pierre |
| Postal codes | BN11–NR20 | 14000–14949 CEDEX 9 |
Clocks in Caen are 1 h ahead of Worthing right now, so a 1 h 21 min journey lands 2 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Caen
Crossing from United Kingdom into France: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Worthing to Caen
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Common questions
How far is Caen from Worthing?
181 km (113 mi) in a straight line, south of Worthing; by road roughly 221 km (138 mi).
How long does it take to get from Worthing to Caen by train?
About 1 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Worthing and Caen?
Caen is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Caen?
The Euro (EUR).
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.