The average train between Brest and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 8h and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Brest 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 twice daily between Brest and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brest is at 3:09 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 10:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Rennes and take an average of 8h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Brest to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Brest station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Rennes. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
Brest to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Brest station.
Brest to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Brest to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Brest and Cherbourg-Octeville is 251.2 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Brest to Cherbourg via Rennes and Lison in around 7h 8m.
