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How to get fromCherbourg-Octeville to Brixhamby car ferry, car, ferry, train, or car train

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There are 3 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Brixham by car ferry, car, ferry, train, or car train

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  1. Car ferry, drive

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    1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Poole to Brixhamcar car
    6h 43m
    £48–362

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Pooleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Poole to Upweytrain train
    3. Take the train from Upwey to Swindontrain train
    4. Take the train from Swindon to Paigntontrain train
    12h 59m
    £130–245

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Brixhamcar car
    9h 36m
    £238–300

Cherbourg-Octeville to Brixham by ferry, foot, train, and bus

Calendar1Weekly Services
Duration12h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Cherbourg-Octeville to Brixham. However, you can take the car ferry to Poole then drive to Brixham. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cherbourg to Museum via Poole, Poole, Upwey, Swindon, Paignton, and Bus Station in around 12h 59m.

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