The average train between Calais and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 8h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 5 times a day between Calais and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:29 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
Calais to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Calais to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Calais and Cherbourg-Octeville is 286.6 km. The road distance is 700 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Cherbourg via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 41m.