Cherbourg to Dover Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Dover takes 9h 10m and the fastest train takes 7h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Dover. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 10m
Duration: 588 mi
Distance: £279
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Dover Priorytrain

7h 54m

£234–392

Cherbourg to Dover train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Dover. 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 Dover at 10:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:48 PM → 10:13 AM
Arrives next day
14h 25m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:42 AM → 1:13 PM
8h 31m • 3 changes
6:47 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:13 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
10:49 AM → 6:15 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:52 AM → 2:13 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
8:49 AM → 4:13 PM
8h 24m • 3 changes
10:48 AM → 6:14 PM
8h 26m • 3 changes
12:51 PM → 8:13 PM
8h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to Dover? 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 Dover, England?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Dover Priory via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, and London St Pancras Intl in around 7h 54m.

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