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How to get fromCherbourg-Octeville to Plymouthby car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), train, bus, or car train

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There are 4 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Plymouth by car ferry, car, train (Eurostar), train, bus, 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 Plymouthcar car
    6h 54m
    £50–367

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Nord to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Plymouthtrain train
    10h 5m
    £266–505

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Cherbourg to Caentrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Lille Europe to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Plymouth Coach Stationbus bus 501 / ...
    18h 11m
    £138–319

  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 Plymouthcar car
    9h 48m
    £242–303

Cherbourg-Octeville to Plymouth by train and subway

Calendar134Weekly Services
Duration10h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket£266Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196 mi
  • Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a train from Cherbourg to Plymouth via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 5m.

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