The average train between Cherbourg and London takes 7h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to London. 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 every 4 hours between Cherbourg and London. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 7:14 PM which arrives into London at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 7h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Cherbourg to London? 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 London. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at London station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
Cherbourg to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to London train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at London St Pancras Intl station.
Book your Cherbourg to London train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Eurostar.
The distance between Cherbourg and London is 233.9 km. The road distance is 823 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to London St Pancras Intl via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, and Paris Nord in around 6h 4m.