The average train between Poole and Cherbourg takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 9h. The train service runs several times per day from Poole 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 Poole and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Poole is at 9:54 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 4:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Poole 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 Poole to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Poole station and arriving at Cherbourg station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Poole to Cherbourg train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Poole station.
Poole to Cherbourg train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Cherbourg station.
Book your Poole to Cherbourg train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Poole and Cherbourg is 123.3 km. The road distance is 1,009 km.
You can take a train from Poole to Cherbourg via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 9h 58m.