Cherbourg to Bournemouth Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Bournemouth takes 10h 1m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Bournemouth. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 1m
Duration: 621 mi
Distance: £281
Average price: Every 4 hours
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8h 52m

£232–409

Cherbourg to Bournemouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:48 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 10h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

6:52 AM → 3:18 PM
9h 26m • 4 changes
8:49 AM → 5:35 PM
9h 46m • 4 changes
10:48 AM → 7:20 PM
9h 32m • 4 changes
12:51 PM → 9:20 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:02 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:02 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 5:00 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:02 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 5:00 PM
9h 9m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:02 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 2:02 PM
9h 20m • 4 changes
6:47 AM → 3:02 PM
9h 15m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 4:20 PM
8h 29m • 4 changes
10:49 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 36m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Bournemouth? 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.

What companies run services between Cherbourg, Normandy, France and Bournemouth, England?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Bournemouth via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, Euston station, Waterloo Station, and London Waterloo in around 8h 52m.

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