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Southampton to Cherbourg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Southampton and Cherbourg takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Southampton 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.

8h 58m
Duration
954 km
Distance
€284
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Southampton Central 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 21m
€231–465

Southampton to Cherbourg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Southampton and Cherbourg. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Southampton is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cherbourg at 2:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 954 km
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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

You can take a train from Southampton Central 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 21m.

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