The average train between Cherbourg and Brest takes 7h 44m and the fastest train takes 6h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 and Brest. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Brest at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Lison and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Brest. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Brest station via Lison station and Rennes station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Cherbourg to Brest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Brest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brest station.
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The distance between Cherbourg and Brest is 250.4 km. The road distance is 390 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Brest via Lison and Rennes in around 7h 42m.
