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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage is to ferry and line 40 bus which costs £28 and takes 6h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage is to ferry which takes 4h 58m and costs £110 - £140.

Is there a direct ferry between Cherbourg-Octeville and Swanage?

No, there is no direct ferry from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Poole via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg and arriving at Bournemouth via Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Paris Nord, London Euston and Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage?

The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Swanage is 95 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage without a car is to ferry which takes 4h 58m and costs £110 - £140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage, including transfers.

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

Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage 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 Swanage?

Swanage is 1h behind Cherbourg-Octeville. It is currently 7:43 PM in Cherbourg-Octeville and 6:43 PM in Swanage.

Where does the Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage - 5 ways to travel via train, ferry, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage by ferry, train (Eurostar), car, car train, car ferry, or bus

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Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Pooleferry Fr Cer-Gb Poo
4h 58m
£110–135
Ferry, line 40 bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Cherbourg to Pooleferry Fr Cer-Gb Poo
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 40 / ...
6h 44m
£28
Train
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 London Euston to Readingtrain
4. Take the train from Reading to Bournemouthtrain
11h 58m
£364–551
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the cartrain from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanagecar
8h 23m
£234–290
Car ferry
1. Take the carferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
5h 1m
£110–432

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Distance: 94.3 mi
Duration: 4h 58m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a ferry from Cherbourg to Poole once daily. Tickets cost £25 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cherbourg to Swanage via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, London Euston, Reading, and Bournemouth in around 11h 58m.

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