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How to get fromCherbourg Harbour to Plymouthby car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Cherbourg Harbour to Plymouth by car ferry, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Salisburytrain train
    3. Take the train from Salisbury to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    4. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Plymouthtrain train
    11h 42m
    £107–394

  2. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bath Spatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Airport Tavern to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus Fal
    16h 52m
    £154–220

Cherbourg Harbour to Plymouth by car ferry, bus, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket£107Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.9 mi
  • Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Cherbourg Harbour, France and Plymouth, England?

There is no direct connection from Cherbourg Harbour to Plymouth. However, you can take the car ferry to Portsmouth International Port, walk to Estella Road, take the bus to The Hard Interchange, walk to Portsmouth Harbour, take the train to Salisbury, take the train to Exeter St Davids, then take the train to Plymouth. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Plymouth Coach Station via Portsmouth International Port, International Port, Central Station, Southampton Central, Bath Spa, Bus Station, and Airport Tavern in around 16h 52m.

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