The average train between Manchester and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 10h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Manchester and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 2:06 PM. All services require a transfer at London Euston and take an average of 10h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Manchester 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.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cherbourg-Octeville station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 32m.
Manchester to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Manchester to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Eurostar and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Manchester and Cherbourg-Octeville is 429.3 km. The road distance is 1,118 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cherbourg via London Euston, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h 45m.