The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Alençon takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Alençon. 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 Cherbourg-Octeville and Alençon. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Alençon at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Alençon. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Alençon station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Alençon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Alencon station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Alençon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Alençon is 183 km. The road distance is 241 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Alencon via Caen in around 3h 5m.