The average train between Alençon and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 2h 59m and the fastest train takes 2h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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 4 hours between Alençon and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Alençon is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Alençon station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Alencon station.
Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Alençon to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Alençon and Cherbourg-Octeville is 183 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Alencon to Cherbourg via Caen in around 2h 52m.