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How to get fromAberdare to Cherbourg-Octevilleby car, car ferry, train, ferry, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Aberdare to Cherbourg-Octeville by car, car ferry, train, ferry, or car train

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  1. Drive, car ferry

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    1. Drive from Aberdare to Poolecar car
    2. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    7h 47m
    €66–441

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth & Southseatrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth to Caen - Ouistrehamferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Caen to Cherbourgtrain train Ter
    15h 40m
    €152–236

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Aberdare to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg-Octevillecar car
    9h 12m
    €277–347

Aberdare to Cherbourg-Octeville by train, bus, ferry, and foot

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€152Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Aberdare, Wales and Cherbourg-Octeville, France?

There is no direct connection from Aberdare to Cherbourg-Octeville. However, you can drive to Poole then take the car ferry to Port of Cherbourg. Alternatively, you can take a train from Aberdare to Cherbourg via Cardiff Central, Portsmouth & Southsea, City Shops South, International Port, Portsmouth, Caen - Ouistreham, Général Leclerc, Gare SNCF, and Caen in around 15h 40m.

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