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

The cheapest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage is to car ferry via Poole station which costs £25 - £330 and takes 6h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage is to car ferry which takes 5h 1m and costs £110 - £440.

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 Port of Cherbourg and arriving at Poole via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.

How far is it from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage?

The distance between Cherbourg-Octeville and Swanage is 97 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 car ferry which takes 5h 1m and costs £110 - £440.

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

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage, including transfers.

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

Swanage is 1h behind Cherbourg-Octeville. It is currently 10:12 PM in Cherbourg-Octeville and 9:12 PM in Swanage.

Where can I stay near Swanage?

There are 2142+ hotels available in Swanage.

Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage - 3 ways to travel via car ferry, and car

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

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Car ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
5h 1m
£112–432
Car ferry via Poole station
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poolecarferry
6h 31m
£25–325
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cherbourg-Octeville to Calais-Fréthuncar
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain
3. Drive from Folkestone to Swanagecar
8h 23m
£217–269

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Map of how to get from Cherbourg-Octeville to Swanage.

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Distance: 96.6 mi
Duration: 5h 1m

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

Brittany Ferries operates a car ferry from Port of Cherbourg to Poole 6 times a week. Tickets cost £22–330 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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