The average train between Canterbury and Cherbourg takes 8h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Canterbury 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 4 hours between Canterbury and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Canterbury is at 6:23 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 9:37 AM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 13m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Canterbury 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 Canterbury to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Canterbury station and arriving at Cherbourg station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
Canterbury to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Canterbury West station.
Canterbury to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southeastern, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Canterbury to Cherbourg train tickets online with Southeastern, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Canterbury and Cherbourg is 264.8 km. The road distance is 936 km.
You can take a train from Canterbury West to Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 34m.