Edinburgh to Cherbourg-Octeville Trains

Edinburgh to Cherbourg-Octeville trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 12h 56m and the fastest train takes 11h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Edinburgh 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.

12h 56m
Duration: 1,451 km
Distance: €463
Average price: Every 4 hours
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10h 47m

€378–596

Edinburgh to Cherbourg-Octeville train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Edinburgh and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 12h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:09 PM
11h 32m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 8:08 PM
12h 8m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 10:11 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:55 AM → 9:10 PM
11h 15m • 3 changes
10:00 AM → 10:11 PM
11h 11m • 3 changes
12:00 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
11h 8m • 3 changes
2:30 PM → 5:25 AM
Arrives next day
13h 55m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:37 AM → 6:10 PM
11h 33m • 3 changes
7:00 AM → 7:07 PM
11h 7m • 3 changes
8:00 AM → 8:16 PM
11h 16m • 3 changes
9:00 AM → 9:20 PM
11h 20m • 3 changes
Show more

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