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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh is to ferry and bus which costs £100 - £160 and takes 22h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh is to train and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs £120 - £280.

Is there a direct train between Cherbourg-Octeville and Edinburgh?

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Edinburgh Waverley via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.

How far is it from Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh?

The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Edinburgh is 907 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh without a car is to train which takes 10h 37m and costs £310 - £550.

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

It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh, including transfers.

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

Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.

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

Edinburgh is 1h behind Cherbourg-Octeville. It is currently 7:11 PM in Cherbourg-Octeville and 6:11 PM in Edinburgh.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh train arrive?

Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Paris St Lazare station.

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

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Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh - 11 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

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There are 11 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh by train (Eurostar), ferry, bus, car ferry, car, plane, train, or car train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
3. Take the train from King's Cross to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
10h 37m
£315–513
Ferry to Bournemouth Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Pooleferry
2. Fly from Bournemouth Airport (BOH) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BOH - EDI
9h 58m
£65–193
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry
2. Take the bus from Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 160
3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Edinburgh, Bus Stationbus 180 / ...
22h 7m
£100–156
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
2. Drive from Poole to Edinburghcar
12h 27m
£126–482
Ferry to Southampton Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane SOU - EDI
10h 36m
£118–249
Ferry, train
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry
2. Take the train from Southampton Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
16h 13m
£201–356
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Edinburghcar
12h 53m
£279–366
Ferry, train to Bristol Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry
2. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
3. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BRS - EDI
12h 14m
£112–234
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane CDG - EDI
8h 15m
£120–273
Train, bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Edinburgh Airport
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
3. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)plane BVA - EDI
9h 22m
£120–293
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CDG - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
9h 36m
£142–368

Cherbourg-Octeville to Edinburgh by train

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Distance: 901.7 mi
Duration: 10h 37m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Edinburgh, Scotland?

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Edinburgh Waverley via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, and King's Cross in around 10h 37m.

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