Rome2Rio

How to get fromBrighton to Cherbourgby car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), car train, train, plane, or ferry

Find Transport to Cherbourg

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Brighton to Cherbourg by car, car ferry, train (Eurostar), car train, train, plane, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, car ferry

    best
    1. Drive from Brighton to Poolecar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Poole to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    6h 43m
    €53–420

  2. Train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain train Brighton - Chichester / ...
    2. Take the car ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    10h 47m
    €48–298

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Brighton to London St Pancras Intltrain 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 4m
    €234–435

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Brighton to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cherbourgcar car
    6h 49m
    €221–275

  5. Train, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Southampton Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Alderney Airport (ACI)plane plane SOU - ACI
    3. Take the ferry from Alderney to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    6h 38m
    €283–616

  6. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Brighton to Chichestertrain train Brighton - Chichester / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Portsmouth International Port to Port of Cherbourgferry ferry
    11h 12m
    €150–218

Brighton to Cherbourg by train

Calendar133Weekly Trains
Duration8h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket€234Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Brighton to Cherbourg.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 281.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a train from Brighton to Cherbourg via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Magenta, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 8h 4m.

Airlines
Train operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides