Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville Trains

Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Folkestone and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 9h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Folkestone 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.

9h 12m
Duration: 935 km
Distance: €316
Average price: Every 4 hours
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7h 36m

€264–446

Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Folkestone and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Folkestone is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London St Pancras Intl and take an average of 9h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:58 PM → 2:06 PM
Arrives next day
14h 7m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 8m • 3 changes
8:56 AM → 6:09 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 10:11 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
2:58 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day
8h 9m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 6:09 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
10:56 AM → 8:08 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
11:56 AM → 9:10 PM
8h 14m • 3 changes
12:58 PM → 10:11 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:20 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:20 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:20 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM
7h 10m • 3 changes
6:55 AM → 4:07 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
8:58 AM → 6:10 PM
8h 11m • 3 changes
11:58 AM → 9:20 PM
8h 21m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Folkestone 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.

Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville trains

Trip Overview

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Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:58 PM → 2:06 PM
Arrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 4:07 PM

8:56 AM → 6:09 PM

12:58 PM → 10:11 PM

2:58 PM → 12:08 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 6:09 PM

10:56 AM → 8:08 PM

11:56 AM → 9:10 PM

12:58 PM → 10:11 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl

Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Folkestone to Cherbourg-Octeville train times

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

10:58 PM → 2:06 PMArrives next day

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

6:58 AM → 4:07 PM

8:56 AM → 6:09 PM

12:58 PM → 10:11 PM

2:58 PM → 12:08 AMArrives next day

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

8:54 AM → 6:09 PM

10:56 AM → 8:08 PM

11:56 AM → 9:10 PM

12:58 PM → 10:11 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

5:54 AM → 2:05 PM

6:55 AM → 4:07 PM

8:58 AM → 6:10 PM

11:58 AM → 9:20 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Folkestone Central to London St Pancras Intl

Train trips from Folkestone

Train trips to Cherbourg-Octeville

Alternative transport options

10:58 PM → 2:06 PM
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2:58 PM → 12:08 AM
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