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

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There are 4 ways to get from Aberdare to Cherbourg-Octeville by car, car ferry, train, 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 car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    7h 47m
    €60–430

  2. Train, car ferry via Bournemouth

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Pooletrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    11h 40m
    €113–558

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Aberdare to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg-Octevillecar car
    9h 12m
    €272–341

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Portsmouth Harbourtrain train Cardiff Central - Portsmouth Harbour
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    14h 13m
    €112–422

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

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€112Cheapest 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 Port of Cherbourg via Cardiff Central, Southampton Central, Poole, and Poole in around 11h 40m.

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