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Folkestone to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Cherbourg takes 8h 16m and the fastest train takes 6h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

8h 16m
Duration
935 km
Distance
€297
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intltrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
7h 40m
€244–455

Folkestone to Cherbourg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 8h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 935 km
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Folkestone Central to Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 7h 40m.

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