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The average train between Dover and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Dover to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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 Dover and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dover is at 10:48 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
7h 23m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 32m • 3 changes7h 23m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 32m • 3 changes8h 21m • 3 changes8h 23m • 3 changes8h 23m • 3 changesArrives next day
8h 20m • 3 changes8h 25m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes7h 22m • 3 changesArrives next day
8h 20m • 3 changes7h 23m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 32m • 3 changes7h 23m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 22m • 3 changes8h 32m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dover to Cherbourg-Octeville? 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 Dover to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Dover Priory station and arriving at Cherbourg station via London St Pancras Intl station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
Dover to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Southeastern, depart from Dover Priory station.
Dover to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
The distance between Dover and Cherbourg-Octeville is 265.4 km.
You can take a train from Dover Priory to Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 47m.
