The average train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie takes 10h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. 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 4 times a day between Cherbourg-Octeville and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. The earliest departure is at 6:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg-Octeville is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Caen and take an average of 10h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie? 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 Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg-Octeville station and arriving at Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie station via Caen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at St Gilles Croix De Vie station.
Book your Cherbourg-Octeville to Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie is 328.5 km. The road distance is 563 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to St Gilles Croix De Vie via Caen, Le Mans, and Nantes in around 7h 28m.