The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bristol takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 7h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Bristol. 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 Bristol. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Bristol at 10:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville to Bristol? 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 Cherbourg-Octeville to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Bristol station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Bristol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Bristol train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bristol Temple Meads station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Bristol train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Bristol is 213.4 km. The road distance is 1,017 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bristol Temple Meads via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 12m.