The average train between Newhaven and Cherbourg takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 8h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 9h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Newhaven to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Newhaven station and arriving at Cherbourg station via London St Pancras Intl. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Newhaven to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southern, depart from Brighton station.
Newhaven to Cherbourg train services, operated by Southern, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Newhaven to Cherbourg train tickets online with Southern, Thameslink and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newhaven and Cherbourg is 175.7 km. The road distance is 931 km.
You can take a train from Newhaven Town to Cherbourg via Brighton, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 41m.