The average train between London and Cherbourg takes 6h 29m and the fastest train takes 5h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from London 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 London and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from London is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 10:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 6h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from London to Cherbourg? 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 London to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from London station and arriving at Cherbourg station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
London to Cherbourg train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.
London to Cherbourg train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your London to Cherbourg train tickets online with Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between London and Cherbourg is 233.9 km. The road distance is 823 km.
You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Cherbourg via Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 6h 19m.