The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Brest takes 7h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Brest. 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 Cherbourg-Octeville and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Brest at 12:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lison and take an average of 7h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Brest. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Brest station via Lison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brest station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Brest train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Brest is 251.2 km. The road distance is 545 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Brest via Lison and Rennes in around 7h 6m.
