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Portsmouth to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Portsmouth and Cherbourg takes 9h 22m and the fastest train takes 7h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Portsmouth 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.

9h 22m
Duration
945 km
Distance
€281
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to London Waterlootrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain train
8h 33m
€238–459

Portsmouth to Cherbourg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Portsmouth and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 9h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 945.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 22m

What companies run services between Portsmouth, England and Cherbourg, Normandy, France?

You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea 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 8h 33m.

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