The average train between Cherbourg and Alès takes 18h 44m and the fastest train takes 12h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Alès. 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 and Alès. The earliest departure is at 8:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Alès at 5:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 18h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Alès? 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 to Alès. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Alès station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
Cherbourg to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Alès train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Ales station.
Book your Cherbourg to Alès train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and RATP Metro.
The distance between Cherbourg and Alès is 749.5 km. The road distance is 1,110 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Ales via Paris St Lazare, Gare Saint-Lazare, Concorde - Royale, Concorde, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Nimes in around 8h 41m.