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Cherbourg to Portsmouth trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cherbourg and Portsmouth takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg to Portsmouth. 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 17m
Duration
587 mi
Distance
£242
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
  2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
8h 5m
£207–393

Cherbourg to Portsmouth train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cherbourg and Portsmouth. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Portsmouth at 10:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 587.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 17m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Portsmouth & Southsea 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 5m.

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