What is the cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg?

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg is to car ferry which costs €60 - €430 and takes 5h.

What is the fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg?

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg is to car ferry which takes 5h and costs €60 - €430.

Is there a direct ferry between Bournemouth and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct ferry from Bournemouth to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Poole and arriving at Port of Cherbourg via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.

Is there a direct train between Bournemouth and Cherbourg?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cherbourg. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth and arriving at Cherbourg via Waterloo station, London St Pancras Intl, Magenta and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cherbourg?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cherbourg is 135 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Bournemouth to Cherbourg?

Book your Bournemouth to Cherbourg ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Bournemouth to Cherbourg without a car?

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg without a car is to car ferry which takes 5h and costs €60 - €430.

How long does it take to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg?

It takes approximately 5h to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cherbourg train from?

Bournemouth to Cherbourg train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cherbourg train arrive?

Bournemouth to Cherbourg train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

How do I get a train ticket from Bournemouth to Cherbourg?

Book your Bournemouth to Cherbourg train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg?

There are 661+ hotels available in Cherbourg.

Bournemouth to Cherbourg - 3 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg by car ferry, train (Eurostar), car, or car train

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Car ferry
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1. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
5h
€64–426
Train
1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Cherbourgtrain
8h 56m
€255–496
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar
7h 52m
€253–313

Bournemouth to Cherbourg by train, subway, and foot

133Weekly Services

8h 56mAverage Duration

€255Cheapest Price

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Distance: 135.2 km
Duration: 5h

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg once daily. Tickets cost €25–380 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bournemouth 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 56m.

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