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

The cheapest way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville is to car ferry which costs €70 - €440 and takes 5h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville is to car ferry which takes 5h and costs €70 - €440.

Is there a direct ferry between Bournemouth and Cherbourg-Octeville?

No, there is no direct ferry from Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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-Octeville?

No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville. 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 9h 47m.

How far is it from Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville?

The distance between Bournemouth and Cherbourg-Octeville is 135 km.

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

Book your Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville ferry tickets online with Omio.

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

The best way to get from Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville without a car is to car ferry which takes 5h and costs €70 - €440.

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

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

Where do I catch the Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville train from?

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

What is the time difference between Bournemouth and Cherbourg-Octeville?

Cherbourg-Octeville is 1h ahead of Bournemouth. It is currently 3:04 AM in Bournemouth and 4:04 AM in Cherbourg-Octeville.

Where does the Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville train arrive?

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

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

Book your Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cherbourg-Octeville?

There are 596+ hotels available in Cherbourg-Octeville.

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

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

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Car ferry
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1. Take the carferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry
5h
€72–440
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
9h 47m
€285–490
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Bournemouth to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourg-Octevillecar
7h 53m
€274–340

Bournemouth to Cherbourg-Octeville by train, subway, and foot

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Distance: 135.2 km
Duration: 5h

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourg once daily. Tickets cost €31–390 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 9h 47m.

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