The average train between Newhaven and Cherbourg-Octeville takes 10h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Newhaven 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 Newhaven and Cherbourg-Octeville. The earliest departure is at 12:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Newhaven is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Cherbourg-Octeville at 2:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Brighton and take an average of 10h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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9h 7m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Newhaven 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 Newhaven to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Cherbourg station via London St Pancras Intl station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
Newhaven to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Thameslink, depart from Brighton station.
Newhaven to Cherbourg-Octeville train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cherbourg station.
The distance between Newhaven and Cherbourg-Octeville is 174.7 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 9h 30m.