The average train between Cambridge and Cherbourg takes 8h 45m and the fastest train takes 7h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Cambridge to Cherbourg. 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 3 hours between Cambridge and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cambridge is at 6:51 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 8h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 25m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cambridge to Cherbourg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cambridge to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Cambridge station and arriving at Cherbourg station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Cambridge to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Northern, depart from Cambridge station.
Cambridge to Cherbourg train services, operated by Great Northern, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Cambridge to Cherbourg train tickets online with Great Northern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cambridge and Cherbourg is 310.6 km. The road distance is 912 km.
You can take a train from Cambridge to Cherbourg via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 16m.