The average train between Eastbourne and Cherbourg takes 8h 59m and the fastest train takes 7h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Eastbourne to Cherbourg. 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 Eastbourne and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Eastbourne is at 10:24 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at East Croydon and take an average of 8h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Eastbourne to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Eastbourne station and arriving at Cherbourg station via East Croydon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
Eastbourne to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southern, depart from Eastbourne station.
Eastbourne to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Eastbourne to Cherbourg train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Eastbourne and Cherbourg is 185.5 km. The road distance is 933 km.
You can take a train from Eastbourne to Cherbourg via East Croydon, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 29m.