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How to get fromCherbourg Harbour to Southamptonby car ferry, bus, or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg Harbour to Southampton by car ferry, bus, or ferry

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  1. Car ferry

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    1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    6h 37m
    £36–240

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from International Port to WestQuaybus bus X4 / ...
    7h 16m

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Portferry ferry
    9h 56m
    £110–160

Cherbourg Harbour to Southampton by car ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 110.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Portsmouth International Port 3 times a week. Tickets cost £25–220 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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