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

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There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Fishguard 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 Fishguardcar car
    8h 58m
    £67–397

  2. Ferry, train via Bournemouth

    1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Pooleferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Poole to Southampton Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Southampton Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    12h 44m
    £131–249

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth Harbour to Cardiff Centraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Haverfordwesttrain train
    14h 39m
    £128–246

  4. 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 Fishguardcar car
    10h 38m
    £252–314

  5. Ferry, train #2

    1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Portsmouthferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    3. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Fishguard & Goodwicktrain train
    13h 12m
    £131–242

Cherbourg-Octeville to Fishguard by ferry, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration12h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Cherbourg-Octeville, France and Fishguard, Wales?

There is no direct connection from Cherbourg-Octeville to Fishguard. However, you can take the car ferry to Poole then drive to Fishguard. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Cherbourg to Fishguard & Goodwick via Poole, Poole, Southampton Central, and Bristol Temple Meads in around 12h 44m.

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